Learn from the fraud experts to prevent yourself from becoming a victim!

Are you curious as to how to prevent yourself or your business from being swindled by a fraudster? Come and learn from the (legal) fraud experts to help prevent yourself from possibly becoming a victim. Various presenters and information booths will be at the Fraud Awareness Day, Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at The Pipe Shop.

The North Vancouver RCMP Detachment is hosting this free event from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm down at The Pipe Shop, a spacious, restored, heritage building located at 115 Victory Way, just to the east of Lower Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver.

Businesses and members of the general public are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about safe banking practices, investment fraud, fraud schemes, phone scams, etc. from:

• American Express
• Bank of Canada
• Better Business Bureau
• BlueShore Financial
• BC Securities Commission
• Canada Post
• Canada Revenue Agency
• Competition Bureau
• Electronic Recycling Association
• North Vancouver RCMP
• People’s Law School
• Seniors First
• Service Canada
• US Secret Service

“Rarely does the public have access to such expertise to educate and help prevent oneself from possibly becoming a victim of fraud,” said Supt. Chris Kennedy, Officer in Charge of the North Vancouver RCMP. “This is an excellent opportunity to learn from the industry experts – all located in one place for your convenience!”

Along with the various information booths, the following live presentations will be delivered at:

•  11:00 am – Cryptocurrency, Fraud Prevention Tips – Cst. Francesca Godwin, RCMP
• 11:30 am – Seniors First – Who they are & how they can help you – Lin Chen
•  12:15 pm – Navigating Social Media – Protecting personal information – Cpl. Gord Hay , RCMP
• 1:00 pm – Top Ten Scams of 2017 – Evan Kelly of the Better Business Bureau

The Electronic Recycling Association will be on site to safely and permanently destroy any old electronics, such as computer hard drives and mobile phones that you may bring down.

Block off some time and come on down Thursday, April 19!

Released by

Cpl. Richard De Jong

Media Relations

North Vancouver RCMP

nvan.bc.rcmp.ca

147 East 14 St, North Vancouver, BC, V7L-2N4

Office: 604-969-7561

Cell: 604-363-5584

Fax: 604-990-7450

Email: richard.dejong@rcmp-grc.gc.ca