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Frauds and Scams: How to Recognize, Avoid, and Recover


Council on Aging of Ottawa (The)

Ottawa Rideau Community Hub, 815 St Laurent Blvd, Room 235, Ottawa, K1K 3A7

This is an event series. You may need to attend more than one date.

Cost: $5 for COA members, $10 for non-members

Registration: Required

During Victims of Crime week, the Fraud and Scams session will explore the impact of frauds and scams on victims. Attendees will learn how easy it can be to fall victim to a crime and learn tips to During Victims of Crime week, the Fraud and Scams session will explore the impact of frauds and scams on victims. Attendees will learn how easy it can be to fall victim to a crime and learn tips to avoid becoming a victim of scams including romance, identity theft, distraction, grandparent/emergency, as well as phone, email and phishing scams. The session will provide an overview of safety in your home, when out in public, and when travelling in cars and on public transportation. Resources available to help victims of crime will also be provided.

?This event is hosted in partnership with the Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario/211 East Ontario which is a non-profit, bilingual organization that connects people to community, social, health and government services. The mission of CNEO/211 is to make lives better by connecting the community to the resources they need.


Contact: Council on Aging of Ottawa
Phone: 613-789-3577

Event Tags:

Education + Other + Seniors