For the first time ever, representatives from five countries met in person to discuss ways to combat scam communications.

Scams involving phone, text, email, and social media have been popping up more frequently in recent years, targeting society’s most vulnerable populations, such as seniors.

Most recently, government warned of a scam involving contact information for income support in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Similar scams pop up frequently with law enforcement and others often chiming in to warn people of the dangers and ways they can protect themselves.

In Ottawa this week the Canadian Radio-Television and Communications Commission hosted a meeting of organizations from Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, and the United States in an effort to find better ways to combat scams.

The CRTC says it was an opportunity to share strategic insights on current initiatives and cross-boarder enforcement. As well, they explored opportunities for greater international collaboration to disrupt scam communications.