Slam the Scam

TELEMARKETING FRAUD

DON'T BE A VICTIM

- HANG UP - On callers asking you for personal and/or financial information

- HANG UP - On callers saying you have won a free prize, but must pay a fee to colect

- HANG UP - On callers asking for investment money for real estate programs

- HANG UP - On unfamiliar long-distance calls and never call them back

- Regularly check your phone bill. Report any unfamiliar numbers or charges to your telephone company.

- Resist high-pressure sales tatics, guard your personal information and DO NOT believe promises that sound too good to be true.

If you think you have been approached by a telemarketing scam artist, contact Phonebuster, The Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre.

Toll-Free: 1-888-495-8501