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Internet Scams Targeting Older Adults

Canadian seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated internet scams.

Scams targeting Seniors

This presentation describes current scams targeting elder and vulnerable adults, and explains some of the red flags to look for to spot a scam.

Detailed Listing of Scams

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website page detailed lists of scams by medium

Phone Basics for Seniors

This detailed video covers many aspects of using the iPhone's phone features. If you're new to the iPhone or looking to polish your iPhone skills, this video is for you

Pig Butchering Scam: Seniors

The scam typically combines romance and investment fraud and often involves the building of a relationship with the victim. Victims are lured into investing in fake opportunities, particularly involving cryptocurrencies.

How Seniors can report fraud and scams in Canada

Take the following steps if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud.

Manitoba Consumer Education for Seniors

Manitoba Financial Literacy Resource Website for Seniors.

Safety, Security & Legal Matters for the Elderly in Manitoba

Knowing about the resources and tools available to plan for emergencies, recognize signs of elder abuse, or take care of financial and legal matters can help improve your personal safety and quality of life, as well as help those around you.

Promising research on blood tests to screen for Alzheimer's disease

Currently, confirming beta-amyloid buildup requires expensive brain scans or invasive spinal taps. That's where blood screening tests could play a role.

10 Ways to Make the iPhone User-Friendly for Seniors

Whether you're setting up a phone for your great uncle (or you're the great uncle!) we have a pile of great tips to share.

Cyber Security For Seniors Presented By Connected Canadians

VIDEO - Tips on how to use the internet safely with examples showing actual emails and websites.

Brochure - AVOID Frailty - Canadian Frailty Network

Avoid Frailty brochure from the Canadian Frailty Network (A = Activity, V = Vaccinate, O = Optimize Medications, I = Interact, D = Diet)

Alberta Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.

Canadian Geriatrics Society

Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, Medical Students and Residents and other physicians and members of allied health professions with an interest in the health care of older adult.

BASE - Brief Abuse Screen for the Elderly

Use of the BASE screening method helps determine answers to questions such as: What kinds of abuse are more common? And, how quickly does intervention need to take place?

Prince Edward Island Seniors

This section is of special interest to our aging population. You will find practical advice and helpful information for living independently and the services and support offered if you require specialized care and assistance.

Are you a Canadian resident aged 65 or older who has been victimized by fraud?

You are invited to participate in the fraud victimization study being conducted across Canada, by researchers at King’s University College at Western University and the Ontario Provincial Police

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