March is fraud prevention month, a time when organizations promote how to identify and prevent fraud.

RNC Constable James Cadigan says in the last couple of months they have seen the usual types of fraud such as text messages, calls, and emails, but have also seen things like romance and employment scams.

Using job scams as an example, Cadigan says people always need to have their “antennas up.”

Someone may contact a potential employer and are the directed to an app such as WhatsApp to continue talking. Being directed to a messaging app is a “red flag” according to Cadigan. He says scammers may ask people to pay fees for training or accreditation, and being asked to pay money before even having a job offer is another warning sign.