Thursday, 17 January 2019

Scams And Frauds 2019 - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:35 am


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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday January 17th, 2019 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Scams And Frauds

Scams And Frauds Targeting Saskatchewan Residents

Released on January 14, 2019

"The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) want to warn residents about common frauds and scams that are occurring in Saskatchewan.

“We are partnering with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre because we have common concerns about frauds happening in the province,” Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority Director of Securities Dean Murrison said.

The most prominent frauds and scams in Saskatchewan by complaint are:

  • Phishing – Any email falsely claiming to be an established legitimate organization such as a financial institution, business or government agency in an attempt to have the consumer give private and personal information.
  • Service scam – Any false, deceptive or misleading promotion of or solicitation for services.  These solicitations involve third parties that commonly make offers for telecommunications, and internet finance services.
  • Prize scam – Any false, deceptive or misleading solicitation advising victims they have won or have a chance to win something, but are required to purchase something first or pay an advance fee, such as taxes, to receive the prize.
  • Sale of fraudulent securities – Sale of investments that do not exist.
  • Recovery scam – A victim who lost money in a previous scam, is approached by someone claiming to work for a government agency, private company or consumer organization and told that they can help recover the lost money for a fee.
  • Extortion – Any person who unlawfully obtains money, property or services from a person, entity or institution, through coercion.

How to protect yourself:

  • Be very cautious when speaking to people on the phone you do not know.
  • If someone emails, texts or calls asking for personal or banking information, do not provide the information.
  • Never wire money to a stranger.
  • Never make a cheque payable to a financial advisor personally or to a financial advisor’s personal company, it should only be payable to the registered dealer or issuer of the securities.
  • If someone contacts you about an investment opportunity, contact a professional adviser.
  • If you are investing money, check and make sure the person you are sending money to is a registered professional (http://aretheyregistered.ca/) with the Canadian Securities Administrators.

Who to contact:

If you suspect that you may be the target of a scam or fraud, you can contact the Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

If you suspect you may have been a target of investment fraud, contact FCAA’s Securities Division at 306-787-5645.
For more information about investment fraud visit http://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/consumers-investors-pension-plan-members/investors/investment-fraud.

CAFC is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud (e.g., telemarketing), advance fee fraud (e.g., West African letters), Internet fraud and identification theft complaints."

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For more information, contact:

Shannon McMillan, Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority, Regina
Phone: 306-798-4160  Email: shannon.mcmillan@gov.sk.ca

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Phone: 705-499-4572
Email: media@antifraudcentre.ca  

Are you a victim?

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre estimates that less than 5% of mass marketing fraud is ever reported. Follow these steps if you have been defrauded.


What to do if you're a victim
Step 1: Gather all information about the fraud. This includes documents, receipts, copies of emails and/or text messages.
Step 2: Report the incident to your local law enforcement. This ensures that your police of jurisdiction is aware of what scams are targeting their residents and businesses. Keep a log of all your calls and record all file or occurrence numbers.
Step 3: Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or through the Fraud Reporting System (FRS).
Step 4: Report the incident to the financial institution where the money was sent (e.g., money service business such as Western Union or MoneyGram, bank or credit union, credit card company or internet payment service provider).
Step 5: If the fraud took place online through Facebook, eBay, a classified ad such as Kijiji or a dating website, be sure to report the incident directly to the website. These details can be found under "report abuse" or "report an ad."
Step 6: Victims of identity fraud should place flags on all their accounts and report to both credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion.
How to protect yourself…and others
  • Beware of Recovery Scams. Victims of fraud are often targeted a second or third time with the promise of recovering money previously lost. Always do your due diligence and never send money to recover money.
  • Stay current. Advise the CAFC, financial institutions and law enforcement of any updates.
  • Be pro-active. Educate family, friends, neighbours and co-workers on mass marketing frauds. You may prevent someone else from becoming a victim.
 

Events:

 - Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $8,538.00 Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink. Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/


- The Town of Preeceville is pleased to announce the opening of Preeceville Dental. The clinic is now accepting new patients from across the Parkland area. The phone number is 306-547-1555 and the address is 27 Main St North, which is the Library building in downtown Preeceville.
Bingo
​606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee is excited to be bringing BINGO back to Preeceville. Next Bingo is  Jan 10th, 2019at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.
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 Walking Club
Too cold to go for a walk outside? Join other walkers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall for the months of November thru to April. For more info contact Jackie at 306-547-2842.

AR Cash - Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter
February 8th Preeceville Community Legion Hall presents AR Cash ( Back by Popular Demand) Valentine's Dinner show. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner 6PM. Show 8PM. Menu includes ribs & Caesar salad. Tickets available at the Town Office, Midtown, Paul's Drugs & The Co-operators. Tickets $30 each. Only 250 tickets sold. 


Mushers
The 20th Annual Mushers Rendezvous will be held February 1-3, 2019!  This world-class dogsledding event features six-dog and ten-dog races that start and finish by the Preeceville Arena.
This event is a significant fundraiser for the community and proceeds from the event will be used to purchase equipment at the Preeceville and District Health Centre.  Funds raised at the 2018 event were used to purchase 2 ceiling lifts, an alternating air mattress and a water cooler for the Preeceville and District Health Centre.  Thanks to all the supporters, volunteers and sponsors!!!
Other attractions that take place over the Mushers Rendezvous weekend include a Friday night talent show, delicious suppers, pancake breakfast, & Saturday night dance...this year featuring live entertainment by Kendra Kay.
Other exciting events will be taking place to celebrate 20 years of Mushers Rendezvous fundraising and community support so please follow Preeceville & District Mushers' Rendezvous on Facebook!​

 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

Follow the Mayor on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/




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