1. Romance scams: You met someone on an online dating site a few months ago. Although the two of you have developed a romantic attachment, you have not yet been able to meet. The person claims to be a soldier stationed overseas. You've messaged each other daily. They've sent you gifts and flowers. You believe they are sincere. One day, they inform you that their daughter has been involved in an accident and there is an urgent need for money to pay for home care services. They ask for your help. What should you do?

2. Who is typically targeted with fraud? Who is typically vulnerable to becoming a targeted victim of fraud?

3. CEO scams: You receive an urgent email from your CEO requesting money to secure a major business deal. The message even uses the CEO's full name, so it looks legitimate. While it strikes you as an unusual request, time is of the essence and you don't want to let your boss down.
You should transfer the money, but only after replying to the email message.

4. Fake charities: While looking for recipes online, you notice an ad from the 'Transnational Monetary Relief Foundation.' The ad is requesting a monetary donation to help victims of a recent earthquake, hurricane, or flood.' You naturally feel for the victims and want to help. What should you do?

5. Extortion scams: You receive an alarming call from someone who claims to be from a government agency. They say a recent audit of your account shows that you owe them money and that you must pay immediately. What do you do to verify this claim?

6. Purchase of merchandise scams: When shopping online, you want to avoid being charged for merchandise that never gets delivered to you. Amid many choices, what should you do to pick a trustworthy website?

7. Door-to-door scams: A salesperson comes to your door asking to inspect your company's HVAC system. Having let them inside, they inform you that the unit will have to be replaced immediately to avoid damage to your residence. They indicate they have a repair crew that just happens to be in the neighbourhood today and can do this supposedly necessary work right away if you sign a release form now.
You should sign the form. It's best to avoid problems down the line.

8. Counterfeit products and fake reviews: You log on to your favourite social media website and notice a post from a business offering various brand name items at a bargain price. Several users have commented on the post, praising the authenticity and great prices of the usually expensive items being offered.
Given the fact that the advertisement is posted on a trusted social media site and endorsed by seemingly legitimate users, the website must be a great find.

9. Overpayment scams: You've posted and sold an item on an online buy-and-sell site. The buyer sends you payment by cheque for a sum greater than the agreed-upon amount. When you advise them of their mistake, they instruct you to just return the difference through a well-known money transfer service. What should you do?

10. Phishing scams or identity theft: You receive an email from your bank. It says that the personal information in your profile has expired and needs to be confirmed to keep your account open. The email features a link to what looks just like your bank's website and asks you to use that link to provide your personal information, such as your date of birth, social insurance number, or credit card number. What should you do?

11. Subscription traps: Three months ago, a friend of yours ordered a free sample of beauty products through an ad that popped up on social media. The free trial offer required your friend to only pay for shipping fees. Now, unexplained charges have appeared on their credit card statement. The charge appears again the following month. Even though your friend received the promised product, they likely have been caught in a subscription trap. How can you prevent this from happening?

12. Phishing scams or identity theft: You receive an email from your bank. It says that the personal information in your profile has expired and needs to be confirmed to keep your account open. The email features a link to what looks just like your bank's website and asks you to use that link to provide your personal information, such as your date of birth, social insurance number, or credit card number. What should you do?

13. Health product scams: Websites that offer health products with claims of a scientific breakthrough and include complex technical information, success stories, and physician endorsements must surely deliver on their promises.