June, 2022 www.eapon.ca EAPO Upcoming Webinar  FRAUD…Recognize…Reject…Report On June 29th, EAPO will be hosting a webinar, "FIGHT FRAUD" presented by the Ontario Provincial Police - Community Safety Services and Serious Fraud Office.       The focus of the FIGHT FRAUD presentation is to promote fraud prevention through community engagement and public education; build awareness of frauds that threaten the safety and security of Ontario seniors; and to educate Ontario seniors to recognize, reject and report fraud. One of the important messages of the presentation is to slow down—to take time to think about a demand for money or personal information before complying. The presentation highlights a campaign from the United Kingdom called Take Five which also promotes this message. In addition to the Take Five strategy, the presentation will cover specific fraud scams that are most common, specifically: romance fraud, emergency fraud, CRA fraud, bank investigator fraud and spoofing. Be sure to register today to reserve your spot! #FightFraud Register Today! The best way for everyone to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and scams is to be alert, aware and informed. FRAUDS AND SCAMS - RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre If you suspect or are experiencing a fraud/scam, re port it. 1-888-495-8501 Competition Bureau File a complaint about a false or misleading advertising 1-800-348-5358 Crime Stoppers Report crimes anonymously. 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) For more information: Better Business Bureau Canada Revenue Agency Competition Bureau of Canada Consumer Protection Ontario  Government of Canada Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security - RCMP Little Black Book of Scams Protecting Yourself and Others · Don’t be afraid to say NO · Avoid pressure tactics · Know who you are dealing with · Never send money, gift cards or   cryptocurrency to someone you don't   know  · Never give personal or financial   information over the telephone / Internet · Check your credit report regularly! · Change your passwords frequently · Ask questions only family members would      know · Don’t respond to suspicious texts or pop-up   windows. Delete immediately! · Be careful who you share images with on   phone and social media EAPO RESOURCES Protecting Each Other From Scams Download in: English Safe and Sound: Protect yourself from frauds and scams Download Fact Sheet : English | French | Italian | Korean |  Portuguese  | Russian  Safe & Sound : Guarding your Financial Security  Download Fact Sheet :  English | French | Italian | Korean | Portuguese  | Russian  Safe and Sound: A tool to Guard your Financial Security Download Tool: English | French | Farsi | Punjabi |  Russian  Check www.eapon.ca for more resources. Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | WWW.EAPON.CA  | 416-91 6-6728    Donate Today