In Unit 2, we are looking at different kinds of fraud: impersonation, check fraud, identify theft, and selling fake products.
Write about an experience that you have had with fraud, or someone you know that has had an expereince with fraud. Describe the experience.
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When I first moved back to Canada, I was ALMOST the victim of fraud. I had been looking for an apartment to rent downtown on Kijiji, when I found a place that was perfect (and very cheap). I emailed the rental manager and waited to hear back from them. When they emailed me back, they told me that I needed to register my information on a website so that they could deliver the keys to me from overseas. It was very fishy. I looked at the website, it was full of spelling mistakes and was asking for me to send them my personal information, as well as my credit card inofrmation!!!!! I did not give them any information or money because I realized it was a fraudulent offer. I was very sad and hurt that someone tried to rip me off. I am very careful now when giving out my information online.
