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On Time to Call out Fraud, join host Ainsley Cunningham as she dives into the sophisticated world of 21st-century scam artists and learns the psychological tricks fraudsters employ. And hear the extraordinary true stories of victims themselves, coming forward to help others arm themselves against fraud.
Our experts describe how Canadians can keep on top of the fast-changing fraud landscape and learn how to spot a scam fast.
Facing a precarious financial situation, Travis fell into a fraud scheme that cost him tens of thousands of dollars. Now he’s fighting back, for himself and other victims.
Older adults remain a favourite target for fraud, but as schemes become more sophisticated, people of all ages, with a wide variety of investing experience, are becoming victims as well.
“Trisha” lost $15,000 in a crypto scam—and she’s not alone. The cryptocurrency market is creating all-new opportunities for fraud artists to practice old tricks.
Fake investment schemes are more sophisticated than ever, from “romance scams” to social-media hijacks to tried-and-true fraudulent investments. Here’s how the fraud landscape has changed.
Our experts break down the tools, tricks and techniques criminals use to make their too-good-to-be-true investment promises sound plausible.
One in five Canadians have been offered investment opportunities over the phone—and we have the tapes. This is what a scam sounds like.
On Time to Call out Fraud, join host Ainsley Cunningham as she dives into the sophisticated world of 21st-century scam artists and learns the psychological tricks fraudsters employ. And hear the extraordinary true stories of victims themselves, coming forward to help others arm themselves against fraud. Catch the first episode on March 1.