This bingo card has a free space and 29 words: 1 Be sure to talk over all financial decisions with a trusted family member, friend, or financial advisor, 7 Pressure to trade in a manner that is inconsistent with your investment goals and the risk you want or can afford to take is a red flag, 13 One thing that predispose people of being susceptible to a scam include being unable to hang up on a telemarketer, 18 Often crooks claim to be in other countries, 24 Don't sign up for any contests, sweepstakes, or "free" offers for anything, 2 Make sure you understand an investment before you invest your money, 8 Don't be intimidated by an e-mail or caller who suggests dire consequences if you don't immediately provide or verify financial information, 14 Don't assume that people online are who they claim they are, 19 Be aware of being kept on the phone for a long time, 25 There is no legitimate reason for someone who is giving you money to ask you to wire back money, 3 Unscrupulous online pharmacies will advertise cheaper, yet more effective medications than the reputable pharmacy provides. When the drugs arrive they are often useless knock-offs, 9 Get a phone number and call the person back if you are unsure of their legitimacy, 20 Don't give out your credit card numbers to any strangers, 26 Never click on the link provided in an e-mail if you don't recognize the sender. It may contain a virus that can contaminate your computer, 4 When someone fraudulently used your personal information to their own purposes, that is identity theft, 10 Since seniors own more than half of all the financial assets in Canada, they are the primary targets for fraudulent practices, 15 Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them, 21 Protect your Social Insurance Number. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier, 27 Scams resulting in a loss by elder victims are estimated $2.9 billion annually, 5 Take your time to make decisions, 11 Words like "guarantee," "high return," "limited offer," or "as safe as a CD" are red flags, 16 Cashing a cheque which you believe is free money instead can bind you into a contract, 22 Review all offers in writing, 28 Very few people will get their money back from scam artists, 6 Senior citizens are less likely to report losing money to fraud, 12 Credit card fraud is the most common identity theft type for ages 60 and over, 17 Gift cards have become the payment method of choice for scammers, 23 For elderly widows, if a caller asks for the man of the house, be sure not to say that there isn’t one or indicate that you live alone and 29 Don’t forget the power to simply hang up the phone when a stranger calls trying to sell you something you don’t want.
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