The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on May 30, 2025.
Transition and Settlement
Safety and Well-being
I got a scam phone call, what can I do to protect myself?
Every year criminals use scams and fraud to obtain money from individuals through many different means. The common crimes in Canada include, but are not limited to: identity theft, telemarketing scams, door-to-door scams, online scams, business scams, mail scams, email and text message scams.
Resources on Scams and Fraud: