Easy money
This type of scam often asks you to pay upfront for training, supplies, or access to a job
Job Scam
If you receive an email from what looks like a legitimate source, how do you check to see where it's actually coming from
Hover your mouse over the email address
What scam uses fear of sensitive information being leaked or revealed in order to get you to pay?
Extortion Scam
How do bank investigator fraudsters gain access to your money?
Pretend to work for the bank or law enforcement to get you to transfer money to them.
What does 6/7 mean!?
Absolutely Nothing!!!
Scammers masking as employers ask for sensitive information before you’re officially hired. What is some sensitive information they are trying to gather?
Legal name, Birthdate, SIN, Address
What are possible reasons scammers want you to click on the link?
To take control of your device
or
To collect your personal information
True or False, if a scammer is threatening to release compromising photos of you unless you pay. You should pay them to avoid embarrassment.
False, never pay a scammer. They usually have nothing and won't stop once you've paid them once.
True or False, it's normal for bank employee or law enforcement to ask you to help with an investigation
False! Investigations happen all the time, but customers are never asked to help investigate.
What should you do before contacting a seller about their post?
Research the buyer
What else have they sold, do they have many followers,
True or False, it's normal practice for employers to ask you to cash a cheque for them
False
What is it called when the scammers email address is masked?
Spoofing
What is one way to ensure scammers can't use your webcam to extort money from you?
Choose strong passwords
or
Use a cover over your camera lens
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from your bank. What do you do?
Hang up and call the bank directly with the number on the back of your card or on their website to verify if they called you.
How are sellers getting scammed?
The buyer will send them a link to accept the payment, collecting their personal information or gaining access to their device.
Apply for jobs from reputable employment sites
or
Do your research on the company you are applying for
What is the difference between phishing and spear phishing?
Phishing is a generic email
Spear Phishing is targeted towards you
What should you do if you receive a demand for money from someone that says they have sensitive photos or information on you?
Don't respond
and
File a police report
True or False, if someone from the bank asks for your PIN it is safe to give that to them. They probably know it anyways.
False, nobody should ever know your PIN. Not even legitimate bank employees.
What are ways you could get scammed buying off online platforms?
Counterfeit, stolen or poor-quality items
Scammers try to collect your personal information
Try to get a deposit from you to hold an item