Category: Scam Alerts
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CRA scams are a common form of fraud targeting seniors in Canada. In these scams, fraudsters pretend to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and try to frighten people into sending money or sharing personal information. These scams may arrive by phone, email, text message, voicemail, or even letter. Some claim the senior owes taxes.…
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Romance scams are one of the most emotionally damaging forms of fraud affecting seniors in Canada. These scams often begin on dating websites, social media, messaging apps, or even through a friendly online comment. The fraudster builds trust over time, creates a believable relationship, and then starts asking for money. For families, romance scams can…
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Phone scams remain one of the most common ways fraudsters target seniors in Canada. A scammer does not need special technology to cause harm. Often, they only need a convincing story, a rushed tone, and a victim who feels frightened, embarrassed, or pressured. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre tracks current frauds affecting Canadians and encourages people…
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The grandparent scam is a type of emergency scam that targets seniors and family members by pretending that a loved one is in serious trouble. A fraudster may call and claim to be a grandchild, police officer, lawyer, doctor, or bail agent. The story usually involves an accident, arrest, medical emergency, or urgent legal problem.…