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"Fraud! Are you at risk?" Quiz

True or False

  1. There is no typical fraud victim in Canada. Answer
  2. Scam artists are up to date and well organized. They use the latest trends and sophisticated techniques. Answer
  3. Legitimate lottery and sweepstakes administrators always charge fees to deliver your prize. Answer
  4. If a telemarketer offers you a low-interest credit card, you must send money before your card can be activated. Answer
  5. Sending fees for job information or to be listed for jobs in Canada or abroad is risky. Answer

Answers

Question 1

True. Your risk of becoming a fraud victim is not linked to your age, ethnicity, income or geographic location. Scammers don't care about that. They just want your money! Next question

Question 2

True. These are professional criminals. They know what they're doing and, unfortunately for their victims, they do it well. Next question

Question 3

False. You should never have to pay to win. This is one of the most commons scams -- if you send money you will never get it back. Next question

Question 4

False. It's fraud and you will lose your money. Students, new Canadians and people who have experienced credit problems are often targeted by fraud artists offering them low-interest loans and credit cards. Next question

Question 5

True. In many cases, scammers advertise all kinds of job opportunities, from envelope stuffing to filling our forms, but all too often these ads make promises that aren't kept. Some can actually cost you more than you will make.

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