Think before you Click!! Staying Safe Online
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
Other Online Resources
- October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada
- Get Cyber Safe
- Toolkit : Get Cyber Safe Social media toolkit | Get Cyber Safe
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
- Get Smarter About Crypto
- Competition Bureau Canada
- KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation
- How to report scams in Canada: a simple guide | Canadian Bankers Association
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