According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, romance scams were responsible for the second highest amount of fraud-related dollar loss in 2021. Scammers use advanced methods to appear legitimate and trick people into trusting them. Learn about romance scams in this message from Sgt. Joyce. | Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia

March is Fraud Prevention Month! The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reports that in 2024, Canadians lost $638 million to fraud—up from just $78 million a decade ago. This year's theme is "Uncovering Fraud," and throughout the rest of the month, we’ll break down common scams, how they work, and highlight recent cases from across the North East Region. Fraudsters rely on urgency, secrecy, and untraceable payments. Look out for these red flags: • Pressure to act fast • Insistence on secrecy • Re