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Now my cheque has been cashed, and the company has disappeared.</strong></p> <p>Lottery scams can take many forms: telephone, mail or Internet. You could be told that you have won a big prize or a free trip. Ask questions. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.</p> <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Watch out for a contest you don't remember entering.</li> <li>Be suspicious when someone asks you for personal information, such as your social insurance number or credit card number, before collecting your prize.</li> <li>Beware of prizes that require you to pay the taxes or other fees.</li> <li>Get more information on the company or charity. Don't use telephone numbers or Internet sites that the company gives you. Look up the information yourself.</li> <li>Report suspected fraud or scams to the police.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Fraud is a crime. It could happen to anyone. Stay informed.</strong></p> <h2>Quiz:</h2> <p>The following true or false questions may help you learn more about lottery fraud.</p> <ol> <li>Buying a product increases your chances of winning a prize.</li> <li>It is normal for a telemarketer to ask you to send a fee up front before they will send you a prize.</li> <li>Contest entry forms at fairs and malls may be used by con artists to get your personal information.</li> <li>Canadian lotteries must have a registration number. </li> </ol> <ol> <li><em>(F)</em></li> <li><em>(F)</em></li> <li><em>(T)</em></li> <li><em>(T)</em></li> </ol> <p><strong>Elder Fraud: It's time to face the reality.</strong></p> <p><cite>* In Canada the two credit-reporting agencies are Equifax and TransUnion.</cite></p> <h2>For more information:</h2> <p> <a href="http://www.seniors.gc.ca">www.seniors.gc.ca</a><br /> 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)<br /> TTY: 1-800-926-9105</p> <p> © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada — 2014-11-19<br /> Cat. 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