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Fraud & Scams
Chilliwack Seniors' Living Well Resource Guide
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Avoiding Scams and Fraud, BC Securities Commission (BCSC) can help answer questions about investment planning, unsuitable investments, and scams. Their Be Fraud Aware campaign, provides information on fraud warning signs to help identify scams. To report a scam, contact the BCSC or fill out the Report a Scam form on their website. Phone (toll-free): 1-800-373-6393 Donating to Charities: Get the Facts Before You Give is a seniors-friendly brochure providing facts on charitable giving and tips for recognizing fraudulent organizations. Phone (toll-free): 1-800-465-4911Did You Know....
The B.C. government and the Better Business Bureau has warned
seniors to be aware of a phone scam that tricks grandparents into sending money
to individuals posing as grandchildren in an emergency. In recent years, at least two
seniors in Chilliwack and six from Surrey have been victimized by the "grandparent
scam".
"Grandparent Scam”
Hits Surrey Old-Folks Home , CBC News. 2009