Real stories
Real stories of scams that happened in Canada
Each one is told from the news report it links to, then laid out step by step: what the scammers did, and what could have stopped them at that step. Pick the kind that sounds like what you are worried about.
- A call from a grandchild in troubleA crying voice, an arrest, and bail needed today.
- Someone you met online who needs moneyA friendship that starts with a message and ends with transfers.
- An ad that promises your money will growA famous face in an ad, a small deposit, and an account that seems to grow.
- A call from your bank, the police or the governmentA caller who knows your bank, and needs your help with an investigation.
- A warning, a message or a link on your screenA pop-up, a parcel text or a message from a friend’s account.
- A prize you have won, once you pay the feesMillions or a car, once a fee is paid.
- Someone at the door, offering workA good deal on paving or a renovation, agreed on the doorstep.
- When someone close is taking the moneyA helper, a friend or family, with access to the bank account.