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Cover: I’m on guard! Financial fraud on the Internet

I’m on guard! Financial fraud on the Internet

Download PDF document (pdf - 600 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on December 20, 2024Flyer: Financial fraud on the Internet

An unknown individual contacts you over social media, on a dating site, or in a discussion forum. You chat, swap pictures, and come to trust the person. Do you really know who the person is on the other end?

Guide Red-flagging financial fraud

Red-flagging Financial Fraud

Download PDF document (pdf - 995 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 17, 2022

This is not a classic brochure. It is a guide you can use whenever a financial product is offered to you. Following the five steps will help you detect possible fraud and prevent a lot of headaches.

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  • Take notes when talking to your representative (pdf - 70 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on October 11, 2013
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