The Fraud Squad is the oldest established squad in the Toronto Police Service. The Auto Squad had been the oldest (having been established in the 1940?s to combat safecrackers) but has since been incorporated into Special Investigation Services. The Homicide Squad was established in 1956, and the Hold-up Squad, in 1958.
The Fraud Squad, in an effort to prevent fraud in the community, is offering presentations, to community groups of all types, on fraud related subjects:
Counterfeiting: The Fraud Squad can provide information on how to detect counterfeit currency, Canadian and American, to prevent individuals and business from being victimised by criminals attempting to use counterfeit currency as well as counterfeit credit cards and cheques.
Seniors issues: The Fraud Squad can provide information on topics where criminals target seniors in the community. The bank examiner fraud, home renovation frauds, public utility impostor scams, and various telemarketing scams can be discussed.
Stock Market & Securities frauds: The Fraud Squad can provide information on stock market & securities related frauds.
Telemarketing frauds: Information on telemarketing scams common to all persons.
Internal corporate fraud: Timely information on what you can do to prevent internal corporate fraud - the warning signs and alerts.
Computer Crime Issues: Advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of internet fraud ? for businesses and individuals.
