Top Scams To Watch in 2023
Beware The Latest Scams According to Interac Fraud Expert
From rentals to loan scams, fraudsters today are getting more creative. Tune in to this discussion with Rachel Jolicoeur, financial crime expert at Interac, as she returns to share the top scams happening in 2023.
Get practical advice to stay protected against each of the frauds discussed.
Good Reads From Around the Web
Watch Out For This Investment Scam
Fraudsters are duplicating websites and brochures from legitimate financial services companies.
Deborah Klein invested her retirement funds in a GIC, thinking she was working Canada Life. She realized too late that the entire process was a fake setup. Unfortunately, she lost her savings.
Read her story to learn more and get tips for how to avoid falling victim for this scheme.
Stay Safe with a Security Self-Checkup
When was the last time you updated your passwords? Or thought about how much personal information you share on social media?
Stay one step ahead of hackers and clever scammers by doing a cyber security self-checkup. Use this free guide from Interac. It will walk you through the steps to make sure your online presence is safeguarded.
Tips to Protect Yourself From Fraud
- Pause and be critical of unsolicited emails and phone calls. Scammers may pose as your bank, the CRA, or even your landlord to try and obtain your financial information. Before sharing anything, verify with the institution by contacting them yourself to ask if they were in fact the ones reaching out to you.
- Monitor your bank account and credit card statements weekly for fraudulent charges. Always report suspicious activity to your financial institution immediately.
- Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication to keep accounts safe from hackers.
- Check your credit report regularly for suspicious activity or debts. Review your credit report from the main credit bureaus in Canada – Equifax and TransUnion. Here’s how to get a free copy of your report from these bureaus.
- Stay up-to-date on current scams and common fraud techniques. Visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website for trending scams and advice on what you can do if you are ever a victim.
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