FRAUD PREVENTION

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has compiled the Fraud 2020 toolkits for young adults, middle aged, seniors and businesses.

Canadians can report fraud directly to the CAFC on their toll-free 1-888-495-8501.

This is a direct link to a 34-page Show Me The Fraud PDF fraud prevention toolkit of the top scams used by fraudsters, and how to protect yourself.

In 2018, over 3-million people reported fraud in the US losing an estimated $1.48-billion via imposter scams, debt collection and identity theft. 

It takes diligence and repetition to continue warning your family and friends. 

My mother turned 84 this month, and she remains extremely gullible. Some messages just don't seem to land.

The nice person on the phone wants her PIN, or worse, the automated message threatens to revoke her SIN for not paying her taxes, or she'll be arrested if she doesn't pay back taxes owed, or there is an outstanding warrant for her arrest if she doesn't pay, and the creative schemes just keep coming.

I have to tell her every time to hang up. NOW, and stop listening. I am also imagining the millions of other gullible people who need a support person at times like these.

Let's keep more of your money in your pocket this year.

Take 5 minutes to stop and think.

Recognize. Reject. Report.

Stop. Challenge. Protect.