How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

In response to the growing threat of fraud and cybercrimes affecting Canadians and Canadian businesses, Interre Insurance Services Ltd. is dedicated to protecting your privacy. We will only collect, use, or disclose your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Recognizing Fraud

Fraud can take many forms, but one of the most common forms is insurance fraud. Some common examples of insurance fraud include the following:

Individuals who fabricate insurance claims;
Auto repair shops that exaggerate the cost of claims;
Medical clinics that ask claimants to sign blank accident benefit forms and invoice insurers for services never provided;
Health care clinics that offer unnecessary treatments, and/or
Drivers who intentionally cause collisions.

Many scams are targeting Canadians, and new ones are created each day. Scams can come in different forms – text messages, emails, telephone calls and more. We encourage you to check the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website for a list of common scams.

What To Do If You Suspect Fraud

Please contact us immediately or email us at reception@interre.com

If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud or have witnessed any potential fraud
If you have questions regarding the authenticity of any correspondence
If you have received a questionable request for personal information, like bank account details, over the phone

In addition, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) issues fraud alerts to inform consumers about insurance scams. Fake policies and non-existent insurance companies can put you and your insured property at risk. If you suspect fraud, you can also contact the IBC TIPS Line at 1-877-IBC-TIPS or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Click here for more information.

Below are some recent consumer alerts that can help you spot scammers.

Protect Yourself

If you make payments to an insurance company online, here are a few tips to bear in mind:

Protect your credit cards and your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Do not share your PIN with anyone.
Do not provide your credit card number over the telephone unless you initiated the call yourself or have validated who you’re talking to within the company.
Check your account statements as soon as they arrive to ensure all transactions and charges are correct. Report any discrepancies

Always adopt good online practices, such as clearing your browser history and be cautious. Check out any caller by requesting written information, a call back number and references.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre offers tips on how you can protect yourself.

Click here for more information.