FINANCIAL
FRAUD
IDENTIFYING FRAUD TIPS
AND TRICKS TO PREVENT IT.
Why talk about fraud ?
​Fraud is a major concern in today's community. Fraudsters are innovating, the forms of fraud are multiplying and the means used are becoming more refined and sophisticated.
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In Canada in 2022, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 10,647 reports of phishing. Also, according to the Association des directeurs de police du Québec (ADPQ), 37,000 Quebecers were victims of fraud in 2023, an increase of 15% in two years. ​
What to do ?
A tool for you !
To raise awareness and encourage public involvement, we've created a tool to distribute to your relatives and acquaintances.
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The goal is to share key information about fraud, so you can spot the signs and take the time to question the situation and protect yourself.
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Don't hesitate to act as a prevention agent for those around you !
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Order your tools now and distribute them to your friends and family!
A notepad to keep close to your phone !
All those I gave the materials to were very happy. They were retired women concerned about their financial and other security. Thank you very much.
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I am being asked for MONEY, specifically cash.
I am being rushed, I don't have TIME to think and feel a sens of urgency.
It looks OFFICIAL : real names, normal phone number, etc.
They are using PERSONAL information: your information, your finances, your loved ones, etc.
Some signs
Frequent frauds
The grandparent scam
Generally done over the telephone, someone impersonates your grandchild and pretends to need money urgently after something bad happened to them.​​
The catfish or emotional scam
These people have fostered an emotional connection with you, often through dating sites, and claim to need money due to various emergencies. They may say that they want to come visit and meet their partner, but they don’t have the money since they live in another country.​​
The fake banker
Someone calls you pretending to be a representative from your bank. Often, they claim to have found an error or potential fraudulent transactions in your bank account, then request information "to fix it".
The voice phisher
Someone pretending to be the police or the government calls you claiming that you have an outstanding debt to pay. They threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay.​​
Grandma, did you recognize me ?
Yes, yes, it's (give first name).
- Exemple of grandparent scam
Download the information flyer here !
Tool kit
Our mobilization toolkits contain the following items :
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A STOP notepad ;
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An information flyer ;
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A sticker ;
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A magnet.
Order your tools to distribute now by clicking here !
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