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Bulletin: Social Media Messages Asking For Help
Bulletin: Social Media Messages Asking For Help 2023-07-26 The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is receiving reports of fraudsters using compromised social media accounts to ask
How Real Estate Fraud Happens
Real estate fraud may cause you large financial losses. If you’re a victim of real estate fraud you may find out that you no longer
What is sextortion?
What is sextortion? Simply put, sextortion is blackmail. It’s when someone online threatens to send a sexual image or video of you to other
Thinking ahead: Understanding the benefits of using a certified financial planner
Thinking ahead: Understanding the benefits of using a certified financial planner – Guest blog post from the Alberta Securities Commission For new and
Credit and Debit Card Fraud
How credit card fraud happens Credit card fraud happens when someone steals or uses without your permission your credit card or credit card information. Your
Naming a Trusted Contact Person: Why it Matters
Naming a Trusted Contact Person: Why it Matters By cfa_admin – June 5, 2023 As we age, we may experience a decline in health or cognitive
Service Canada & 1 800 Canada Employee Scams
Service Canada & 1 800 Canada Employee Scams You should be vigilant when any person claiming to be a Service Canada or 1 800
A trusted contact person: Enhancing your financial protection as you age
A trusted contact person: Enhancing your financial protection as you age By James MacTavish For those who invest with a financial institution or firm,
Four reasons to consider opening or contributing to your RRSP or Group RRSP
Have you considered opening an RRSP? Have you been interested in contributing to your RRSP? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then
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Violent Extortion Text Message Scam
Violent extortion scams are scams where fraudsters attempt to obtain money, property, or service from a victim through deception, intimidation, false claims, or scare tactics.
Recovery Pitch Scam
Recovery pitch scams target people who have been scammed in the past by other scams. A well-known recovery pitch scam is the Tech Support Scam
Identity Fraud
Identity fraud is when a victim’s personal information is stolen. Now it’s your turn! SPOT THE SCAM You are not receiving all of your regular
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