Fraud, Scams, Counterfeit Currency, and
Info for Consumers and Businesses

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

Home Renovation Fraud - With nicer weather, renovations are on homeowner's minds. Be careful and don't become a victim of home renovation fraud. Read more.

Mortgage Fraud - Mortgage fraud is any scheme designed to obtain mortgage financing under false pretences, such as using fraudulent or stolen identification or falsifying income statements. Read more.

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@mhps.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

• Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  
  
• Alberta Government Services Consumer Information Centre
  This website is an excellent resource and provides comprehensive information on current Consumer Alerts. You may also call toll free at: 1-877-427-4088
  
  
• Better Business Bureau offers a good source of Consumer Tips and Online Resources. Toll free at: 1-800-232-7298