Financial Fraud & How Seniors Can Stay Safe
Seniors in Focus Podcast: Financial Fraud & How Seniors Can Stay Safe
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC): Canada’s central agency for collecting data and intelligence on fraud. They offer information on common scams and how to protect yourself. Report fraud online via the CAFC website or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
Published by the Competition Bureau of Canada, the Little Black Book of Scams provides detailed information on how to recognize, reject, and report common scams.
The RCMP provides the Seniors Guidebook to Safety & Security, which covers various safety issues for seniors, including elder abuse, fraud, and scams.
Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Older Adults: The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), in partnership with Get Cyber Safe, has an updated toolkit with guidance on identifying AI-driven fraud and tips on reporting scams.
