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Learn More About Counterfeit Cash

Bank of Canada's Currency Education
This website contains excellent information on all bank notes produced since its inception in 1935 as well as images of the new Note Series, counterfeit banknote detection, legislation, mutilated notes, currency collecting.

Download Bank of Canada's Info Brochure:
Tricks of the Cash-Handling Trade. How one wary cash handler is protecting her employer from bogus money (PDF)
 
Fraud, Schemes and Scams
RCMP - Current Scam Information: Advance Fee Fraud, Online Auction Fraud, Identity Fraud, Investment Fraud, Counterfeit, Other Frauds.
Visit RCMP Website here.
Fraud Watch
With nicer weather, renovations are on homeowner's minds. Be careful and don't become a victim of home renovation fraud.
 
Reporting Internet Crime
If you receive any suspicious information over the internet that you want to bring to the attention of the Medicine Hat Police please send an e-mail message to "hatcybercop@medicinehat.ca"
 

The Phonebusters National Call Center
This Canadian anti-fraud call centre is a joint partnership of the OPP and the RCMP.

Toll Free: (888)-495-8501
Fax: (888)-654-9426

www.phonebusters.com

 
Heads Up Fraud Prevention Association
The purpose of this educational campaign is simply to provide sufficient information to the public in order that they may make educated decisions when asked to part with their money.
 
Info for Businesses & Consumers
Business Security
Security is your responsibility
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Alberta Justice
 
Alberta Government Services Consumer Information Centre
This website is an excellent resource and provides comprehensive information on current Consumer Alerts and Tip Sheets in PDF format. You may also call toll free at: 1-877-427-4088
 
Better Business Bureau
A good source of Consumer Tips and Online Resources. Toll free at: 1-800-232-7298

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