Scams can happen in person, over the phone or the Internet.
Regardless of where or how they happen, they tend to have these aspects in common:

THE SCAMMER:  

Is making THREATS or PRESSURING you

Wants your PERSONAL INFORMATION

Wants you to PAY NOW

Says the questions they are asking are ROUTINE

Claims the situation is URGENT

You can learn about common scams and how they usually occur below:

📞- Learn about Phone Scams, HERE

🚪- Learn about Door-to-Door scams, HERE

👱‍♂️- Learn about Scams that happen in Person, HERE

💻- Learn about Internet Scams, HERE

Need a reminder?

You can print reminders about the Common Signs of a Scam, HERE.

You can also order stickers from the BIST Office by email at:[email protected] or call 416-830-1485.