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Fraud is a crime that threatens every Canadian, regardless of their education, age or income. From January 2014 to December 2016, it is estimated that Canadians lost over $290 million to fraudsters.
Scam artists continue to use traditional techniques by telephone, emails and in person, but have also latched on to social media platforms to target a new demographic. Fraudsters also continue to target Canadian seniors.
These links can help you recognize fraud in order to protect yourself and your family.
How to protect yourself from credit card fraud
Choosing secure pins and passwords
Protecting your financial information
Little Black Book of Scams - Your Guide to Protection Against Fraud