EAPO in partnership with CNPEA, hosted an educational webinar to help older Canadians stay safe and secure online. Guest, Stephanie Senecal, Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) highlighted the role of the CAFC, the startling statistics of the financial losses due to frauds and scams, reviewed the top reported cyber frauds, and the solicitation methods used to access your money! Most importantly, provided everyone with simple tips and steps on how to be proactive about their safety online to protect themselves and devices from cyber frauds, what to do if they are a victim and how to report cyber frauds.

SPEAKER

Stephanie Senecal, Senior Support Unit Coordinator, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)

Resources: 

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA)/
Réseau canadien pour la prévention du mauvais traitement des aînés

Links to supports to access help across Canada
https://www.cnpea.ca/en/what-is-elder-abuse/get-help

Contact:

Website: www.cnpea.ca
Email: [email protected]

 

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)
Reporting overview in Ontario with phone and website links
https://eapon.ca/reporting/

Contact:

Website:  www.eapon.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-916-6728    Toll-Free : 1-833-916-6728


Accessing Help 

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA)/ Réseau canadien pour la prévention du mauvais traitement des aînés

Links to supports to access help across Canada:  https://www.cnpea.ca/en/what-is-elder-abuse/get-help

Contact:
Website: www.cnpea.ca
Email: [email protected]

 

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO)
Reporting overview in Ontario with phone and website links: https://eapon.ca/reporting/

Contact:
Website: www.eapon.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-916-6728 Toll-Free : 1-833-916-6728

 


RESOURCES

 

https://eapon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bulletin-Social-Media-Fraud-Cybermonth-EN.pdf

https://eapon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bulletin-Fraude-liee-aux-medias-sociaux-Mois-cybersecurite-FR-1.pdf

 

https://eapon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bulletin-Comment-signaler-une-fraude-Mois-de-la-cyber.pdf

https://eapon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bulletin-How-to-Report-Fraud-Cybermonth.pdf

EAPO Resouces on Cyber-Security and Frauds

Cyber-Security Tips for Seniors
https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#Cyber-Security-Tips-for-seniors

Fact sheet on Frauds and Scams Tips to protect yourself
https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#1708457710164-8b1e1a41-e82f

Protecting each other from scams
https://eapon.ca/factsheets/#1629304077377-c8df21ad-54f1

Cyber-Security Quiz
https://eapon.ca/training-tools/#Cyber-Security-Quiz

REPORTING Frauds and Cybercrime

Report fraud and If you think you’re a victim of fraud, report it!
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm

What to do if you’re a victim of fraud CAFC