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August 2008 Summertime Fraud Quiz Summer is often a time for vacations and relaxing, but it’s important to stay current and never let your guard down when it comes to protecting yourself from fraud. Previous issues of the CBA’s Fraud Tip of the Month have provided information and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of many types of frauds and scams, including credit and debit card fraud, online scams, identity theft, and most recently, investment fraud. For example, do you only do business over the Internet if the company website appears professional and includes contact information? What about hot tips on investment opportunities that you hear about while checking your favourite investing chat site? Is it legitimate for a fraud investigator or law officer to ask for a payment before launching a fraud investigation? If you’re unsure about any of these questions or if you just want a refresher, consider taking a pop quiz to test your knowledge and stay up to date. Test your Fraud Knowledge This month, put your memory to the test by taking the federal Office of Consumer Affairs’ Fraud Quiz. A risk meter will gauge your risk level based on your responses as you go and you can also read about additional areas of concern based on your responses. Raising Awareness in Your Community Do you know of a community group in your area that would benefit from learning more about how to recognize frauds and scams and the steps you can take to protect against being victimized? The ABCs of Fraud program offers presentations to adult groups, such as church or synagogue members, retiree clubs, Rotary and legion groups and seniors’ and investment clubs on the latest scams and suggests local community resources that might be able to help. You can contact the centre in your area for more information.
For more fraud prevention tips, or to download the CBA’s free booklet, Safeguarding Your Money, visit the Fraud and Security section of the Canadian Bankers Association website. Do you have an idea for a future fraud prevention tip? Send us an e-mail with your idea to FraudPreventionTips@cba.ca. |
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Thank you for subscribing to the Canadian Bankers Association’s Fraud Prevention Tip of the Month. Canada's banks take the issue of privacy, security and fraud prevention very seriously. They work hard to prevent their operations and customers from being used for any kind of financial crime and to raise awareness about the ways that customers can protect themselves. As a consumer, you also have an important role to play in preventing fraud. This month, put your fraud knowledge to the test. |
