Ontario Provincial Police say there's a simple solution to internet and phone scams, recognize, reject and report. March is the OPP's annual Fraud Prevention Month. Detective Constable Ted Schendera says they want the public to be aware of the main scams like the Canada Revenue Agency scam as well as romance, computer, phishing and lottery scams. He says you should never give out any personal information over the phone or online. "Question it, that's the biggest thing, there's no rush for any of these situations," says Schendera. "Hang up the phone and call somebody, if they don't know then call your local police agency." Schendera says thousands of Canadians fall victim to these types of scams each year. He says if you are able to get any information about the scammer, report it to local police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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