A special thank you to Staff Sgt. Chris Sturgeon from the Ontario Provincial Police for sharing practical tips and strategies to help safeguard your finances and personal information at our recent anti-fraud workshop. Thank you to residents who joined us to learn more about protecting yourself from fraud and scams. Thanks also to Reverend Doug Kendall at St. Andrew’s Church for hosting us.
Top tips to protect yourself from fraud and scams:
- Be skeptical of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts asking for personal or financial information.
- Verify before you trust—contact organizations directly using official phone numbers or websites.
- Never share passwords or banking details over email or phone.
- Report suspicious activity immediately to the proper authorities.
Helpful resources
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- Ottawa Police Service – Report Fraud
- Government of Ontario | ontario.ca
- BBB | Better Business Bureau
- Check & Monitor Your Credit Report and Credit Score | Equifax
- Credit Report, Credit Score & Credit Rating | TransUnion Canada
To be added to CAFC bulletins, trends, media releases, send an email to partners@antifraudcentre.ca
We saw a very high turn-out and received excellent feedback on this session and are already planning to host another session next year—stay tuned for details!
