

| The purpose of this web site is to provide you with information to protect you from telecommunications fraud. Anyone can be a victim of telecommunications fraud. The information contained here can protect you. The CINAA / ACAIR Web site is sponsored by Bell Canada |
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Telecommunications fraud is the theft of telecommunication service or the use of telecommunication service to commit other forms of fraud. Victims include consumers, businesses and telecommunication service providers. Thieves may steal phone service for a variety of reasons: |
| For profit. | |
| To conceal their other illegal operations (i.e. drug trafficking, prostitution). | |
| For entertainment - some take satisfaction in beating the system. |
Whatever their purposes, theft of telecommunications is a criminal offense. This Web site describes some types of fraud and measures you can take to help to ensure you do not become a victim. |
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Web site last updated November 17, 2000 - all rights reserved.