[Resource] Lovelorn seniors common prey for scammers, say fraud experts
A whopping $20 million was lost to romance scams in 2018 and the most targeted group was seniors by a landslide, explained Keith Ward, a fraud analyst with the RCMP Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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By
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
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Published
Mar 04, 2024
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Subject Area
- Age-friendly Communities
- Health & Wellness - General
- Elder Abuse, Frauds, & Scams
- Social Connectedness & Social Isolation
- Advocacy
- Best Practices
- Impact Stories
- Referral & Systems Navigation
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Category
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