{"id":85329,"date":"2024-03-06T09:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T14:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=85329"},"modified":"2024-06-07T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T18:15:03","slug":"been-a-victim-of-fraud-heres-why-you-should-report-it-2","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/been-a-victim-of-fraud-heres-why-you-should-report-it-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Been a victim of fraud? Here\u2019s why you should report it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/cyber-crime\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cyber Crime<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Been a victim of fraud? Here\u2019s why you should report it<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Diane Amato<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stressed lady looking at documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg 6720w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/shutterstock_1940409892.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Been a victim of fraud? Here\u2019s why you should report it &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/been-a-victim-of-fraud-heres-why-you-should-report-it-2\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-business\/been-a-victim-of-fraud-heres-why-you-should-report-it-2\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published March 6, 2024 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p><strong>Realizing you\u2019ve been tricked by a scammer is a terrible feeling, and victims of fraud are often embarrassed to admit they\u2019ve been duped. But if your private information, account credentials or money has been stolen by a fraudster, there are many reasons why it\u2019s important to report what happened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fraudsters are getting increasingly clever and aggressive, making scams harder to detect and easier to fall for. While you may not want to admit that you\u2019ve been a victim of fraud, it\u2019s nothing to be embarrassed about \u2013 and telling the right people can keep it from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting fraud, you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assisting law enforcement in their investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When local and national law enforcement agencies are made aware of incidents of fraud, they can investigate these crimes, build cases against the cyber criminals and, in some cases, link several crimes together. The more information they have, the better their chances are of catching the offender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your friends, family, and the community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-fraud agencies collect fraud reports and use them to build awareness campaigns to inform the public of the latest scams. News reports about common scams can help make others aware of what to watch out for and can help educate people about current tactics. When you report what happened to you, your story can help keep others around you safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contributing to anti-fraud solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as fraudsters are finding new ways to trick people out of money or information, technology, communication, and financial companies are continuously working to develop solutions that help both businesses and consumers reduce their risks. By reporting your experience, you\u2019re helping these companies understand the current fraud landscape and advance their technologies accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to report fraud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who do you call when you have been targeted by a fraudster? There are a few key organizations to notify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Bank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe your confidential information may have been stolen or obtained by a fraudulent party either online, by telephone or through any other means, please call your financial institution immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you are a victim of fraud and you are an RBC client: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>1-800-769-2511 (telephone banking)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>1-800-769-2555 (online\/mobile banking)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>1-800-769-2512 (credit cards)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>1-800-769-2535 (RBC Express online banking Client Support Centre)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>RBC Bank (Georgia), N.A.: 1-800-769-2553<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>TDD\/TYY: 1-800-661-1275<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Outside Canada and the U.S.: Reach us using our International Toll-Free Service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your national anti-fraud organization <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>In Canada, this is the <a href=\"https:\/\/antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/index-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-0cbc852b\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/a>, which collects information on fraud and identity theft, and then provides information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. The CAFC also provides information to law enforcement and governments in Canada and around the world with the goals of disrupting crime and maintaining the Canadian economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>In the U.S., the <a href=\"https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-2186075d\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Federal Trade Commission\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Federal Trade Commission<\/a> enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. They have simple, online fraud reporting tools that make it easy to share your experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>In the UK, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsc.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-34bf22d5\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"National Cyber Security Centre\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">National Cyber Security Centre<\/a> serves a similar purpose, providing advice and support for the public and private sector in how to avoid computer security threats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>If you\u2019re elsewhere in the world, search for your country\u2019s national organization dedicated to combatting fraud and find out how and where to report your fraud experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local law enforcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your town or city\u2019s police services also want to hear from you so they can be aware of any local fraud cases and build cases against the criminals. They will collaborate with anti-fraud agencies and other national organizations to track the type and frequency of fraud occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit reporting agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a fraudster has got their hands on your personal information, it\u2019s important to notify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.equifax.ca\/en\/personal\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-5235ad6e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Equifax \" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Equifax <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transunion.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-ce6b6d89\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"TransUnion \" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">TransUnion <\/a>so they can add a fraud alert to your file. A fraud alert can make it harder for someone to open unauthorized accounts in your name, as lenders will be encouraged to take extra steps to verify your identity. For instance, they may contact you by phone before opening a new credit account in your name or making changes to your existing accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The website where the fraud occurred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the scam occurred on a website, social media platform or online marketplace, it\u2019s worth contacting the company to let them know what happened. Your report can help them strengthen their processes, alert other customers and make it easier for their teams to spot fraud before or as it occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to protect yourself going forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been a victim of fraud, there is a reasonable chance you will be targeted again. Here are some tips to stay safe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Change all of your passwords:<\/strong> Immediately following a fraud experience, change all of your passwords so that a fraudster can\u2019t gain further access to your accounts or information. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/why-strong-passwords-matter-and-how-to-create-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-ea037946\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"these guidelines\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">these guidelines<\/a> to create strong passwords.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Add Multi-Factor Authentication to your accounts<\/strong>: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as 2-Step Verification or Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), makes it harder for cyber criminals to steal your information because it uses two separate factors to identify you. One is typically your username and password, while the other could be your cellphone, fingerprint, or other biometric data. While some apps and websites use MFA automatically, some leave the decision up to you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Set up Face ID and fingerprint features<\/strong>: Like with MFA, these biometric features add an extra layer of security that help keep your data secure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Stay up to date with current scams<\/strong>. It\u2019s easier to spot a scam when you know what to watch for. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbc.com\/cyber-security\/resource-centre\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-85329-4e912f3b\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"RBC Cyber Security Centre\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">RBC Cyber Security Centre<\/a> has a library of the latest and most common scams, new mitigation strategies and other tips to stay safe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, fraudsters are exceptionally clever and use advanced techniques to trick people into thinking they are legitimate people and organizations \u2013 so falling victim to a scam is nothing to be embarrassed about. If you\u2019ve been a fraud target, reporting the incident can help keep you, your network, and your community safer from cyber criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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