• Putting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors

  • Feb 27 2025
  • Duración: 1 h y 2 m
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Putting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors

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  • In this final episode of Season 1 of Aging Vibrantly, we are putting a stop to frauds and scams targeting seniors. Our host Raeann Rideout and co-host Mary Ennis, speak with Stephanie Senecal, the Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with Karen Deredin and Bonnie Bednarik, who are senior volunteers at the CAFC, who share their wealth of information and their lived experience to help us gain a better understanding of how frauds happen and actions to take to prevent frauds and scams. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to fraud. Data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows that Canadians lost a staggering $638 million to fraud in 2024. Although scams can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, we know that older people are being targeted more than others. According to the Government of Canada, fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. This episode focuses on increasing awareness of current scams, emergency scams and romance/friendship scams to provide tips on how to recognize the signs to protect against falling prey to scammers. During this episode you will learn: The role of the Canadian Anti-Fraud CentreHow CAFC senior volunteers support victims of frauds.Statistics on the number of victims and financial loss to frauds and scams.Why older adults are targetedHow the Emergency Scam and Romance/Friendship Scams operate and target seniors as well as tactics used by fraudsters.A “scamming the scammer” experience which leads to an arrest of a scammer.Red Flags to recognize scams.Tips to protect against frauds and scams.Actions the CAFC is undertaking to dismantle fraudsters.How to report scams and frauds to the CAFC. ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Reference Websites: Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre (CAFC) https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm Canadian Bankers Association https://cba.ca/for-canadians/scam-prevention Competition Bureau of Canada https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams Equifax https://www.equifax.ca/business/fraud-prevention Scams and fraud - Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/fraud-scams.html Resources: Little Black Book of Scams https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/little-black-book-scams CAFC Protect Yourself Information https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/protect-protegez-eng.htm EAPO: Frauds and Scams Protect Each Other https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#fraudsandscams EAPO Protect Yourself: (In 6 languages) https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#1710950743845-d8dca94d-d796 EAPO Cyber Security for Seniors https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Cyber-Security-Tips-for-seniors EAPO On-line Dating and Romance Scams https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#romance-scam-tips4seniors EAPO Gift Card Scams https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Gift_Card_Scams Article on Bonnie’s emergency fraud experience https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/windsor-senior-helps-police-foil-grandparent-scam ______________________________ About our Guests Stephanie Senecal Stephanie is an OPP civilian member and the Senior Support Unit Coordinator at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). She manages a team of senior volunteers who do call backs to senior victims of fraud, who input fraud data and who also do fraud prevention presentations to the public. Stephanie also presents on a regular basis and assists law enforcement with their senior victims of fraud. Bonnie Bednarik has been a volunteer with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre since June 2023. Having had a close call with being the victim of a scam herself in a “scamming the scammer” experience, she was recruited by the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre. She is a grandmother and is passionate about doing her part to help other vulnerable victims. Karen Deredin currently volunteers with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the North Bay Regional Health Centre. She has over 40 years experience working in various administrative/ accounting roles at various organizations, including Inco (now Vale), Optimum Insurance and Nipissing University. ____________________________ CREDITS: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Mary Ennis, Member of Aging Vibrantly Podcast Advisory Committee, Stay Connected : Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our Youtube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer:This content is for informational ...
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