PROTECTING SENIORS FROM INVESTMENT SCAMS
Tips to prevent scams:
→ Think before clicking messages from unknown senders and hover over the sender’s email
→ Safeguard personal and financial information
→ Seek legal advice before signing important documents
→ Be cautious with joint bank accounts and unusual withdrawal patterns
→ Maintain records of loans and donations
→ Have a Power of Attorney (POA) with someone Trusted
→ Appoint a Trusted Contact Person who is not a POA
Resources
The little black book of scams
What every older canadian should know about frauds and scams
Eight common investment scams and how to spot them
Get cyber safe: Secure your devices, accounts and connections
