Counterfeit Currency Alert
The RCMP Integrated Counterfeit Enforcement Team in Vancouver would like to remind merchants of the importance of examining currency when accepting it over the counter. Source: RCMP website

RCMP does not solicit funds through mail or phone
The RCMP would like to make it clear that they do not engage in, endorse or conduct mail or telephone solicitation to raise funds for community policing programs. If you receive telephone calls or mail asking for donations to support community policing programs - you are at risk of being a victim of fraud. Source: RCMP website 

Whistler Rental Scam
An office manage had read on Craigslist about a home to rent in Whistler. After providing the supposed owners with background information and references, he was told to send them $2,200 by Western Union. The alarm bells went off for the consumer when he realized that they wanted to wire the money. Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service. Source: Globe and Mail

Tax Agency warns of scam
The Canada Revenue Agency is warning taxpayers of a scam that uses agency letterhead to solicit personal information. Source: Canada Revenue Agency