Grandparent scams and how to avoid them
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Topic: Consumer protection
Publisher: Ontario Securities Commission
Location: Canada, Ontario
Format: Article
Content Type: Miscellaneous
Publication Date: May 31, 2022
Topic: Consumer protection
Publisher: Ontario Securities Commission
Location: Canada, Ontario
Format: Article
Content Type: Miscellaneous
Publication Date: May 31, 2022
Imagine a loved one is in trouble or hurt. You get a call asking for urgent help. You’d likely want to act right away because you care about them. Exploiting family ties is the driving force behind grandparent scams — or emergency scams.
This article from the OSC can help you to protect yourself from becoming a victim of an emergency scam.
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