Fraud protection

Fraud protection

Agenda Start time: Break time: (10 minutes) End time: Please set phones to silent ring and answer outside of the room.

Fraud awareness quiz answers Fraud artists usually target people with little education. True or false?

Fraud awareness quiz answers Legitimate lotteries and sweepstakes charge fees to deliver your prize. True or false?

Fraud awareness quiz answers The top method used to solicit Canadian consumers for mass marketing fraud in 2009 was: telephone email Internet

Fraud awareness quiz answers If a telemarketer offers you a low-interest credit card, you must send money before your card is activated. True or false?

Fraud awareness quiz answers If you receive an email from an organization asking that you verify your account information within 24 hours or your account will be frozen, the best thing to do is: reply to the email asking them why they want this information reply to the email with the information asked for report the email to the actual organization and then delete the email

Fraud awareness quiz answers In 2009, the total reported dollar loss by victims of identity theft in Canada was about: 7 million 9 million 11 million

Fraud awareness quiz answers Most fraud is committed by strangers who get your personal financial information through illegal means. True or false?

Fraud protection This module covers: What the most common frauds and scams are, and how they work How to spot the warning signs that an offer or a communication may be fraudulent How to protect your money and your financial identity What to do if you, or someone you know, becomes a victim of fraud

How to recognize fraud

How to recognize fraud This section covers: What the most common frauds and scams are, and how they work How to spot the warning signs that an offer or a communication may be fraudulent

Why do people fall for financial frauds? Many of us want something for nothing We believe what people tell us Fraud artists are very convincing Fraud artists use pressure tactics Fraud artists play on our desire to support a good cause We’re embarrassed if we fall for a scam

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Summary of key messages Fraud can target anyone Watch for many different types of fraud Be aware of the tricks that fraud artists use Never send money unless you know an offer is legitimate Never give personal information unless you know the person asking is legitimate

How to protect yourself from fraud

How to protect yourself from fraud This section covers: Steps to take to protect yourself and your family How to safeguard your passwords and PINs How to use social networking sites safely What to do if you are approached or become a victim of fraud

Password do’s and don’ts Don’t: Store PINs and passwords where anyone can find them Use the same PIN and password for different uses Use personal information that is easy to figure out Use a password that is the same as your account name Use PINs and passwords that are easy to spot while typing

Password do’s and don’ts (cont’d) Do: Use at least eight characters Use at least: o o o o One capital letter One lowercase letter One number or special character No spaces Use many different characters Change PINs and passwords often

Create a password Use the initials from a phrase you’ll remember Misspell the words Switch numbers or symbols for letters Use an online password tool E.g.: FCAC password tool Please refer to the Protect yourself from fraud section of the Fraud protection module, Personal identification numbers and passw ords .

Tips for social networking Never post anything that scammers could use (date, birthplace, etc.) Set security and privacy options for maximum security Limit your “friends” to people you know Be alert for scam messages Don’t allow services to scan your addresses Watch out for apps that could read your data

What to do if you become a victim Report frauds to stop the fraudsters

Summary of key messages Learn the steps to protect yourself from fraud Use strong PINs and passwords Limit personal data on social networking sites If you are a victim of fraud, contact the authorities right away

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