Scam and Fraud Protection

Have you ever received a scam phone call? Scammers can be very convincing over the phone. They may pretend to be government representatives, or contacting you about some business, bank, or other service that you use. They may even have some personal information about you, such as your name, which they use to try to gain your trust.

Be very careful not to share your personal information or to respond to requests without verifying that you are communicating with the correct person and agency. You can always hang up, and call the information line on the government website (do not use a number given over the phone) to confirm any information you are given.

Remember that Canadian government representatives will never use threatening language, or require immediate payment over the phone using credit card, wire transfer, or bitcoin.

For more information about frauds and scams please go to:

• Winnipeg Police Frauds and Scams website
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Frauds and Scams website
• Canadian Anti-Fraud Website
• Red River College Polytechnic International Education Scam & Fraud Information Page

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Security Services or the Center for International Education and Global Partnerships, or email iesupport@rrc.ca.