Understand fraud and how to protect yourself from being a victim.
Learning Outcomes
- what fraud is and how it works
- identify the signs of fraud and how to act on suspicions
- learn about the top three scams
- learn why vulnerable people are targeted
- what to do if you are a victim of fraud
Session Outline
- what is fraud?
- theft vs. fraud
- awareness
- how it works
- signs of fraud
- what information fraudsters want
- ways to safeguard
- top three scams
- vulnerabilities
- signs of being victimized
- what to do if you’ve fallen victim
- types of fraud — real-life examples
- tools and resources
- Q&A
Other Sessions
Better understand Canada’s tax system and minimize the amount of tax paid.
How to effectively plan for the kind of retirement you desire.
Learn how to save more and spend less.
Understand fraud and how to protect yourself from being a victim.
Improve financial management and help adults teach their kids about money.
How to become better money managers.
Learn about the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan and how to access them.
Helps with the goals and challenges of raising money-smart
Why every adult should have an estate plan. Learn how to create a plan to distribute assets, during life or upon death.
Learn how to move ahead financially after the loss of a job