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(Satpal Singh Johal) ਧੋਖੇ ਵਧੇ, ਜਰਾ ਬਚ ਕੇ: Scams/Fraud on the rise: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s data shows that for 3 months (90 days) of 2023, more than $130 million were already lost to fraud schemes in this country. The number last year (365 days) was $531 million. That number only demonstrates what was reported (only about 5 percent) to authorities. In 2020, the total defrauded amount for the year was $165 million. ਬਚੋ।

ਖਤਰੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਾਓ ਲਈ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਦੇ ਨੁਕਤੇ: Assaults are skyrocketing (344 in the past 1 month) in Mississauga and Brampton. Here are some safety tips Peel Police gives:

-Avoid opening the door to people you don’t know. Learn to respond safely by speaking through a closed and locked door.

-Plan your route and avoid shortcuts through vacant lots or unlit areas.

-Familiarize yourself with the nearest police stations and 24/7 stores.

-Avoid being alone by getting a friend to accompany you.

-Lock your car after getting in. Avoid lingering around in the parking lot. Drive away as soon as you can.

-If someone tries to take your purse/bag, do not resist. Instead, head to a safe location and immediately call the police. Defend yourself only if you are being physically assaulted.

-If you think you are being followed, do not drive/walk home as you don’t want the person to know where you live. Instead, consider driving or walking to the nearest police station or open service station.
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