Frauds and Scams

ST1 Reg YES. POS Drop-in NO. Pass Scan NO
2023 Community Centre - Fall - 2023 Fall Renfrew|#470434

Sep 22, 2023
55 yrs +, Mixed
Education7 - SeniorCCA Contractor Business - Category 1

Description

In 2022 in Canada, there were 91,190 reports of fraud totaling 57,055 victims of fraud? with a total of $431M lost.

This workshop introduces what frauds and scams are, common methods and schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies, and resources to consult if you or someone you know has been affected by frauds/scams.

Activity meeting dates

Sep 22, 2023
Fri10:00 AM - Noon

Instructor

Seniors First BC

More Information

SupervisorCentre Activity Admin - PP Renfrew Park
Number of sessions1
DepartmentRF - Seniors - No Tax (2500)

Registration dates

From Aug 13, 2023 9:00 AM
Free
Retired
Notes
NOTE: The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19.

Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices:
·Participants are required to comply with the current Orders of the Provincial Health Officer. For more information, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
·Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending the Facility.
·Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.
·All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.