Introducing:Â Mindfulness & Money for Fraud Prevention
Top Tips for Preventing Fraud & Financial Scams in Canada
STOP
Don’t feel pressured into taking action if you receive a request for personal information that you weren’t expecting – make it a habit to stop and think rather than quickly respond. Our survey showed that phone calls, emails and texts asking for personal information are the most prevalent. With so much of Canadians’ lives now online, combined with feeling isolated and vulnerable due to COVID-19, it’s particularly important to take a moment to stop, breathe, think, and follow your instincts.
SCRUTINIZE
Assess the situation and look for the telltale signs of a scam. Make use of online resources like the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to stay up to date on scams and how to spot them.
 SPEAK UP
Confirm the validity and report any concerns. Recognize that you are not alone. There are resources that can help you recognize and respond to fraud attempts. If you suspect fraud, contact the sender of the communication through a different channel to verify it’s real. If you’ve already provided sensitive information, immediately contact your financial service provider and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
We are proud to partner with Interac, which is one of Canada’s leading and most trusted financial services brands, due in large part to the security features built into its products and services. Interac is a unique Canadian company that enables those with a Canadian bank account to transact digitally using their own money. When you see the Interac logo on your debit card, when you sign-in to your online banking services, or when you’re shopping, you know that your purchases are being managed by an organization dedicated to Canadians and to ensuring people can transact safely and securely using their own money
WHAT DOES INTERAC OFFER TO HELP ME STAY IN CONTROL OF MY MONEY?
Products like Interac Debit and Interac e-Transfer allow Canadians to withdraw, pay with and move their own money anytime, anywhere. These products are accessed through your Canadian financial institution (we’re connected to over 300 of them!), which means you can rely on them no matter who you’re transacting with, and you can rest assured that they’re backed by bank grade security.
PROTECTING YOURSELF AS YOU NAVIGATE YOUR NEW LIFE IN CANADA
Interac has a long history of helping Canadians stay secure when transacting in-store and online, through world-class privacy, fraud mitigation, and expertise in governance and verification solutions. Interac arms Canadians with the information they need to spot, avoid, and report fraud and enable Canadians to transact digitally with confidence.Â
