March 2026 marks the 22nd anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, a national crime prevention initiative dedicated to educating the public on how to recognize, report, and prevent fraud.
Frauds continue to impact thousands of Canadians every year, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars lost nationwide. Residents of Medicine Hatters are not immune – local victims lose millions of dollars annually to a wide range of scams.
Fraudsters use many tactics and these schemes continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated. The most effective way to avoid being a victim is to stay informed, remain cautious, and be skeptical of offers or situations that seem too good to be true.
Throughout Fraud Prevention Month, the Medicine Hat Police Service Community Support Unit will be sharing information and practical tips to help residents recognize common frauds and scams and learn how to protect themselves.
Stay tuned each week as highlight prevalent fraud trends and provide guidance on how to reduce your risk.
For more information, visit:
Alberta Crime Prevention – https://albertacrimeprevention.com/fraud-prevention-month
Better Business Bureau – https://www.bbb.org/bbb-directory/ca/ab
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre - http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Media Contact:
Sgt. Adam Gregory
Community Support Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8451