CATCH THE SCAM with Frank W. Abagnale

World-renowned former fraudster Frank W. Abagnale has partnered with HomeEquity Bank to teach you how to spot and prevent the most common scams in response to the growing financial threats faced by older Canadians. Abagnale is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on financial fraud and has consulted with thousands of financial institutions and law enforcement agencies.

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IPSOS study reveals 91% of Canadians 55+ feel more vulnerable to fraud
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CATCH THE SCAM

Learn from the best! Watch the 4-part series of how to identify and protect yourself from a scam!

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Grandparent Scam: Telltale signs of how scammers pose as someone you know.
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CRA Scam: Scare tactics and ways scammers get you in panic-mode.
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Lottery Scam: You’re a winner! It might be too good to be true.
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Romance Scam: “Real” love should not come at a cost.

FRAUD FACTS
With Vivianne Gauci, VP of Marketing

Watch as HomeEquity Bank’s Vivianne Gauci and CARP’s David Cravit discuss how with increased technology and internet usage, comes increased Scams and financial fraud, learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from Scams targeting Canadians.

PREVENTING FRAUD, As Seen on TV
With Yvonne Ziomecki, EVP of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Ways older Canadians are being targeted by scammers and how they can prevent it.

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Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors: We’ll talk to an expert about cyber scams targeting seniors during this pandemic and what you need to know.
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Falling into cyber-scams: Seniors are the must vulnerable members of our community at the best of times.
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Colton Praill: With people spending so much time online as a result of social distancing, cyber-scams are on the rise and seniors are most at risk.
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Being wary of frauds: How to protect your loved ones from financial fraudsters.
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Global News Morning Kingston: Yvonne Ziomecki on preventing scams targeting seniors.

Resources for Fraud Protection

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Financial Scams Against the Elderly – the $100M “Business” Targeting Retirees
COVID Scams
What You Need to Know about Covid-19 Scams
By Vivianne Gauci
Canadians must be vigilant about COVID-19 scams
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Five Ways for Retirees to Stay Safe on the Internet
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