FraudReady Canada helps seniors and families recognize common scams, avoid financial fraud, and respond properly when something suspicious happens. Browse our latest senior scam prevention articles below.
How to Build a Trusted Contact List Before a Crisis Happens
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A trusted contact list is one of the simplest fraud prevention tools a family can create. When a scam call, …
Should Families Monitor a Senior’s Banking for Fraud Warning Signs?
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Many families wonder whether they should monitor a senior’s banking for fraud warning signs. The answer depends on the senior’s …
How to Talk to a Parent Who May Be Caught in a Scam
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It can be very difficult to talk to a parent who may be caught in a scam. You may see …
What to Do If a Senior Has Already Sent Money to a Scammer
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Finding out that a senior has sent money to a scammer can be frightening and emotional. The most important thing …
How Families Can Create a Simple Fraud Safety Plan for an Older Parent
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Fraud prevention works best before a crisis happens. Many families wait until an older parent has already received a suspicious …
CRA Scams: What Seniors Need to Know About Fake Tax Calls and Emails
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CRA scams are a common form of fraud targeting seniors in Canada. In these scams, fraudsters pretend to be from …
Romance Scams and Seniors: Red Flags Families Should Know
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Romance scams are one of the most emotionally damaging forms of fraud affecting seniors in Canada. These scams often begin …
Common Phone Scams Targeting Seniors in Canada
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Phone scams remain one of the most common ways fraudsters target seniors in Canada. A scammer does not need special …
Scam Prevention Checklist for Seniors and Families
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Scams targeting seniors are becoming more convincing, more personal, and harder to spot. Fraudsters often use fear, urgency, embarrassment, or …
What Is the Grandparent Scam?
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The grandparent scam is a type of emergency scam that targets seniors and family members by pretending that a loved …