Canada Takes Stronger Steps to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams and Abuse
Financial scams and abuse are on the rise, and seniors are often the most vulnerable. In 2024 alone, Canadians lost $643 million to fraud, with
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Financial Abuse Investigators Gather for One-Day Conference
On November 19, the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) hosted a Financial Abuse Investigators conference in Langley. The invitation-only event was attended by over
Top 10 Frauds: Grandparent, Romance, Investment Scams, and More!
Rounding out our month of fraud awareness is a series of top fraud scams reported to the RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Investments,
Fraud Prevention Month: Basic Safety Tips
Fraud prevention starts with education. It’s difficult to remember all the schemes that fraudsters try and that’s why it’s good to start with a few
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
Fraud prevention awareness is increasingly important for older adults who may be vulnerable if pressed by hard-sell tactics or feel embarrassed when they realize they’ve
Powering Up Financial Literacy in BC’s Chinese Speaking Senior Communities
Since the start of 2022, the Chinese Community Response Network (CCRN) has been actively engaging with seniors, holding a series of public forums where Chinese-speaking
Volunteer of the Month: Terrie Orthner, Burnaby CRN
Terrie joined the BC CRN as the Burnaby Community Response Network’s (CRN) Coordinator in March 2020. Back then, she had some extra time – her
Campaigns and Professional Development Events
Seminar on Financial Management for Elders Hosted by the Chinese Community Response Network and CCM Vancouver Centre May 11, 2022, 10 AM – 12 PM
Provincial Learning Event | February 15, 2022: Building and Supporting Financial Resilience (Train-the-Trainer)
Our provincial learning events are always virtual, so it’s safe to still participate in them during the pandemic. Registration is now open for this session.
Addressing Financial Abuse in BC’s Chinese Speaking Communities
A new initiative by BC CRN’s Chinese Community Response Network (CCRN) is tackling the complex issue of financial abuse head-on in Chinese-speaking communities in the
