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.

Fact: Recent statistics from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) show that Canadians lost $379 million to scams and fraud in 2021.