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    NEW PODCAST EPISODE: CAFC AND EAPON ON PROTECTING SENIORS FROM FRAUD

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    (MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for North Simcoe residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

    The CAFC is pleased to share a podcast we contributed to: Aging Vibrantly: Conversations to Empower SeniorsPodcast : Aging Vibrantly. Conversations to Empower Seniors – Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario created by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPON) https://eapon.ca/ .

    In this episode, Putting a Stop to Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors, they discuss how fraud impacts seniors and ways to stay protected.

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    Please share this podcast with your networks to help in the fight against fraud!

    Anyone who suspects they have been the target of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the CAFC’s online or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.

    CAFC Team

    [email protected]

    Fraud: Recognize. Reject. Report.

    #kNOwFraud

    Follow us on Twitter  (@canantifraud) and Facebook   (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre)

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