Internet Fraud

Even adults must always be aware of the possible dangers when online.

1. Everything you read online may not be true. Users can be victimized by Internet frauds or scams. Remember if it is too good to be true, it usually is.

2. Never give out your credit card number to anyone unless you trust that person or site. If you are buying an item online or doing Internet banking make sure that you are on an encrypted site and that a lock or key symbol appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

3. Be very cautious when downloading software programs from the Internet. These can contain computer viruses that can damage or cripple the information on your computer system.

4. If you receive an email that promotes a scam please contact
PhoneBusters at:
Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501 or visit their site at: http://www.phonebusters.com
This is a Fedearl iniative to crack down on fraud.

5. Child Find Manitoba’s Cybertip!ca is a Canadian Internet tip line for receiving and addressing reports from the public regarding child pornography. For more information or to file a complaint please contact: http://www.cybertip.ca