Thinking Twice: Proactive Practices for Fraud Prevention

Every year, millions of hard-working, respectable citizens fall victim to fraud. From investment scams to identity theft, it’s incredibly common for it to find its ugly way into so many of our lives, and this March, in honour of Fraud Awareness Month, Carla is addressing it! Sure, it isn’t the most thrilling topic in the world, but it’s beyond necessary to discuss, and let’s face it, we could all use some help when it comes to outsmarting the pesky fraudsters out there. With an in-depth breakdown of 10 proactive tips to consider and an accompanying song (of course), this episode will empower you to become more vigilant, take your power back, and help reduce your risk of becoming the next victim.   

Today’s topics include:   

Why determining what’s considered an unsolicited text or phone call is detrimental   

The practice of protecting your personal information and confidentiality   

Early fraud detection and regular credit report audits   

Unique and strong password curation   

How to avoid deals that seem too good to be true   

The utilization of security software    

Online shopping and proceeding with caution   

The importance of practicing safe money wiring   

What to do if you think you’ve been a victim of fraud   

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