GATINEAU, QC, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, the Competition Bureau warned businesses to watch out for four pervasive scams. Fraudsters see the current global health crisis as an opportunity to target businesses with creative and convincing frauds.

The annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, which launched on March 1^st, 2021, raises awareness about scams and deceptive practices.

Members of the media are invited to contact the Competition Bureau to speak with the Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, and other Bureau spokespersons about scams targeting businesses and the 2021 Fraud Prevention Month campaign.

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