SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2023-23

President - Sue Storie President Elect – Mariann Timmers

Secretary - Mariann Timmers

Treasurer - Lynn Coates Foundation Chair - Rick Storie Communications Chair - Kitty Bucsko Service Committee Chair - Bev Andersen

Membership Chair - Sue Storie (hoping to find someone else)

SPEAKERS’ PASSPORT

Wednesday, January 4

Meeting summary, January 4, 2023

If you missed last month’s meeting (January 4), you missed an excellent speaker. The topic was fraud. The speaker was Detective Constable Jeff Johnston from the London Police Frauds Unit. We learned a great deal and now we can, with some perseverance, protect ourselves and others.

Everyone who, by deceit, falsehood, or other fraudulent means, whether or not it is a false pretence, within the meaning of the Act, defrauds the public or any person, whether ascertained or not, of any property, money, or valuable security, or any service.

There

are numerous types of fraud –

Fraud Types

• Payment Card • Identity Theft • Investment • Mortgage • Mass Marketing • Internet • Repair/Renovation • Power of Attorney • Counterfeiting

And what is really surprising, and disturbing are the Canadian fraud statistics.

See next page.

Still, many types of fraud are not aimed at any one particular person, but hope to snare as many as possible –

Phishing Scams

Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information. They may try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day – and they’re often successful.

Phishing emails and text messages may look like they’re from a company you know or trust.

They may look like they’re from a bank, a cred card company, a social networking site, an online payment website or app, or an online store.

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment.

They may

• Say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts.

• Claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information.

• Say you must confirm some personal information.

• Include a face invoice

• Want you to click a link to make a payment.

• Say you’re eligible to register for a government refund or offer a coupon for free stuff

Cryptocurrency

• Research carefully before making a crypto investment.

• Be careful when sending cryptocurrency. Once the transaction is completed, you will unable to recall it.

• If you receive an investment opportunity from a friend, confirm that the message really came from them.

• Be wary of individuals met on dating apps or social media who attempt to convince you to invest in cryptocurrency.

• Beware of unsolicited requests encouraging you to open and fund new crypto accounts. They will direct you to wallets controlled by criminals.

• Prior to investing, research the team behind the offer and analyse the project.

• Be clear on the conditions of your purchase and cryptocurrency ownership.

• Keep it to yourself if you buy cryptocurrency, do not announce it on social media as it might attract criminals’ attention.

• If you become a victim, report it to your national police.

How To Protect Yourself

• Education – The best strategy is to educate yourself.

• When it comes to Fraud – both the London Police Service and the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre want our citizens to remember the 3Rs –

RECOGNIZE, REJECT, AND REPORT

• Know how to recognize when someone is trying to scam you, how to reject the attempt, and where to report it.

• If it’s too good to be true, it probably is – Is the price too low? Is the offer too high? Remember what Fraud is – it’s theft with a smile/lie.

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