Email Scam Warning - October/November 2008   Earthquake Swarm Update (Van. Island August 2008)   Help Kids Cope With Stressful Events   Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus   Emergency Preparedness Week - is your family ready?   Seniors During Emergencies - Vulnerable Yet Resilient   Are You Vulnerable to Investment Fraud?   Email Scam -  unsolicited email warning from the federal gov't.   Avoiding Investment Fraud - Research shows fraudsters using trust to lure victims   Seniors Have the Most to Lose - there's a scam for everyone but the impact is worse when seniors are targeted. Bank Scam - Police are warning the public to be aware of another scam targeting seniors. Don't Buy Trouble - be aware of scam artists coming to your door. Smooth Talking Scammers - are trying to get your credit card information, reports the Better Business Bureau. Are You Ready? - What to expect and what you can do in the event of an earthquake. Be Wary - Here are a few expert tips to remember when doing your online holiday shopping. Internet buying scam - if you are buying or selling over the internet beware of this scam. A New Scam To Watch For - A new scam recently surfaced in BC and has already claimed numerous victims. Here is how it works... You've Won - Mail Us The Money! - That's the bait that hooks many Canadians on sweepstakes scams. Don't Get Taken By Email Fraud! You might wonder why email fraud schemes are still circulating. Here's the reason...... Don't Get Hooked! - Fraud artists claim new victims everyday. Protect yourself by being alert to online scams. See you in Nanaimo - (see updates) Presented by the Nanaimo RCMP and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. The objective of the program is to make all pedestrians aware of the necessity of wearing not only vests, but reflective wrist or ankle bands while on foot in the dark.   » Are you at risk? - today's technology can leave you vulnerable.     »
	Good computer habits - think back to 1985. If you were in the workforce, you'll likely remember it as a time when technology simply meant typewriters, phones, faxes and photocopiers.    »

The latest twist in cheque scams - Police are again urging people to be very cautious concerning whom they establish e-mail contact with.   »

Make sure your donation is going to the right place - many new charities tend to appear in times of crisis or natural disaster. Unfortunately, some are fraudulent.   »
	Safety for Seniors - today's seniors are healthier and more active than ever before. But, like everyone, they need to pay attention to health and safety risks.   »

Identity Theft - Every year, thousands of people are victims of identity theft. Be aware of the methods criminals use to steal your personal information.   »