Mastering Money

S9 E03: Love, Lies, and Illusions – Unveiling Romance Scams and Money Mule Tactics


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Love is a many-splendored thing, but it can turn into a nightmare when entangled with romantic catfishing scams. Certain people, such as aging, lonely seniors can fall victim to these kinds of scams and unwittingly become a money mule for thieves.

Join Jeff Horncastle, Acting Client and Communications Outreach Officer at Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to know more on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to romantic schemes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn the red flags that may indicate a romance scam to protect you and your loved ones
  • Learn how criminals may use AI tools to manipulate their potential victims.
  • Learn who are most vulnerable to online romance scams
  • Additional Resources:

    • Romance – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
    • Report Fraud and Cybercrime – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
    • Money Mule Awareness – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
    • The Daily – Self-Reported Fraud in Canada, 2019
    • Investment – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
    • 4 top Scams Currently Making the Rounds – and How to Avoid Them
    • TinEye – Reverse Image Search
    • What Are Deepfakes? How to Spot Fake AI Audio and Video – Business Insider
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      The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.

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