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Podcast: DebtMatters Podcast
Episode: 36 - Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Online Fraud
Description: During the ongoing pandemic, Canadians have increasingly relied on the internet to conduct everyday activities. But with increased activity online scams have also been on the rise. People of all ages can become victims of fraud. The Canadian anti-fraud centre estimates that less than 5% of fraud victims report their occurrences. Today’s podcast delves into online fraud. Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Bonnie Hooley discusses the different types of scams and how anyone can become a victim. She answers these questions and more:Who are the most likely people to be victims of online fraudHow to protect yourself from being sc...