69 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Fake online pharmacies use the Internet and spam emails to offer drugs and medicine at very cheap prices and/or without the need for a prescription from a doctor. If you use such a service and you actually do receive the products in response to your order, there is no guarantee that they are the real thing. There are legitimate online pharmacies. These businesses will have their full contact details listed on their website and will also require a valid prescription before they send out any medicine that requires one. Prevention tips • There are no magic pills, miracle cures or safe options for serious medical conditions or rapid weight loss. • Never commit to anything under pressure. • Don't trust an unsubstantiated claim about medicines, supplements or other treatments. Consult your healthcare professional. • Check for published medical and research papers to verify the accuracy of the claims made by the promoters. IDENTITY CRIMES Identity crimes have become an increasingly popular crime as a result of continuous advances in technology. Identity thieves are stealing, misrepresenting or hijacking the identity of another person or business which provide them effective means to commit other crimes. Vital information such as name, address, date of birth, social insurance number, and mother's maiden name need to be acquired in order to complete the impersonation. Identity thieves can take over the victim's financial accounts, open new bank accounts, transfer bank balances, apply for loans, credit cards and other services, purchase vehicles, take luxury vacations, and so on. The true owner may be liable for activities related to identity theft. Prevention tips • Only give out your personal details and information where it is absolutely necessary and when you trust the person you are speaking to or dealing with. • Destroy personal information: don't just throw it out. You should cut up or shred old bills, statements or cards—for example, credit cards and ATM cards. • Treat your personal details like you would treat money: don't leave them lying around for others to take. • Immediately report lost or stolen credit cards and any discrepancies in your monthly statements to the issuing credit card company. • Avoid mail or telephone solicitations, disguised as promotions or surveys, offering instant prizes or awards designed for the purpose of obtaining your personal details, including credit card numbers. Image by master1305 - www.freepik.com
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