Investment fraud is easier to recognize when you know what it looks like. To protect your money and achieve your financial goals, it’s important to stay ahead of scammers. You can minimize the risk of falling victim to investment frauds by spotting common red flags, including: High returns with low risk. In general, higher-risk investments […]
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5 scams that fool even the smartest victims – protect yourself
Think you can’t be tricked be the latest frauds and scams? Companies continually work harder to protect your data from attacks, but fraudsters are also working harder to access it, which can leave your personal and financial information at risk. Scams to Watch For: Home improvement scams The costs for renovations can add up quickly, […]
3 quick money lessons to teach your kids
We all want our kids to be safe, happy, healthy and successful. One critical way to help them have a great future is to teach them about finances and how to take care of their money and savings. Here are three lessons experts recommend sharing with your kids. Protect your information Bank accounts and credit […]
Securities Regulators Encourage Canadians to Help Identify and Stop Senior Financial Abuse
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is encouraging Canadians to be aware of the signs of financial abuse of seniors as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2019. Through a variety of online resources and activities across Canada, the CSA, its members and other senior-focused groups are highlighting the issue and […]