Fraud Prevention Month 2013 launch

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Thursday, February 28, 2013, 10 a.m., Headquarters, auditorium

Fraud Prevention Month 2013 launch

Twitter hashtag #FPM2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Financial Crimes Unit:  416-808-7300

On Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 10 a.m., at police headquarters, in the 2nd-floor auditorium, Fraud Prevention Month will be launched by law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, government ministries, community advocacy groups and the private sector. 

March is Fraud Prevention Month. Fraud is a growing concern to Canadians and is one the few crimes that continues to grow in numbers, scope and complexity.

Joan Filip, a senior and resident of Toronto, will launch the event by sharing her experience of being defrauded. She will discuss how fraud affects seniors. 

A panel of leaders within this group will discuss fraud and financial crimes from their various perspectives and experiences. 

Information booths will be provided to assist the media and community to understand better the extent of fraud in their communities.

The Seneca College Graphic Design Program created the TPS campaign for Fraud Prevention Month. The focus of the campaign is Fraud and Seniors. These students will be in attendance, along with the President of Seneca College.

The following agencies will be present at this launch:

Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Crime Prevention Association of Toronto 
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ontario Provincial Police
Bank of Canada
Industry Canada – Competition Bureau
Canadian Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association
Canadian Bankers Association
Toronto Police Service

Representatives from these organizations will be available to the media at the conclusion of the launch.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Staff Inspector Bryce Evans, Financial Crimes Unit

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