Security

Security for Seniors

This page was created in response to ongoing concerns with seniors continually being victimized by scammers and con artists in an effort to gain information or cash.
We will continue to add new information in an effort to keep all seniors safe from online and telephone predators.
We are hopeful that this information is helpful.

Amazon Security Scam Tips

Courtesy of Amazon.ca
These are happening right now, to many of us... beware...

posted 29 Dec 2022

Amazon Tips Dec 2022.pdf

Click top right hand pop up arrow box for enlarged view or document itself

Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre

Visit: https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/2022.11.30-12-Scams-of-the-Holidays-EN.pdf

For latest 12 scams of christmas anti-fraud bulletin

posted 15 Dec 2022


Manitoba Hydro Scamming Advice

posted 30 Sep 2021

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MB Hydro Scam Advice.pdf

Frauds & Scams & Fire Prevention

Included here are 6 power point presentations on frauds, scams and fire prevention .
Submitted by Shirley Marcotte.

posted 20 July 2021

The following information is presented in a PowerPoint format.

FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE.pptx
Fraud Prevention Awareness.pptx
Guide to outsmarting scammers.pptx
SCAMS & FRAUD.pptx
Fire Prevention Meassage PP - 2021.pptx
FIRE SAFETY AT HOME.pptx

Click any of the above to view full presentation.

Courtesy of Telus Mobility

TELUS WISE Seniors: Helping Canadian seniors navigate their digital world.

Information is provided in the enclosed pdf file.

posted 10 June 2021

If installed, these tips will help you secure your wifi security cameras.

See also:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/website-live-streaming-security-cameras-private-1.6083168

posted 30 June 2021

Something else to watch for before clicking on a link

posted 27 June 2021