(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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N-13 One thing that predispose people of being susceptible to a scam include being unable to hang up on a telemarketer
I-11 Words like "guarantee," "high return," "limited offer," or "as safe as a CD" are red flags
B-2 Make sure you understand an investment before you invest your money
O-27 Scams resulting in a loss by elder victims are estimated $2.9 billion annually
I-12 Credit card fraud is the most common identity theft type for ages 60 and over
B-1 Be sure to talk over all financial decisions with a trusted family member, friend, or financial advisor
O-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
G-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
G-21 Protect your Social Insurance Number. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier
I-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
B-4 When someone fraudulently used your personal information to their own purposes, that is identity theft
G-19 Be aware of being kept on the phone for a long time
B-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
I-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
I-10 Since seniors own more than half of all the financial assets in Canada, they are the primary targets for fraudulent practices
O-24 Don't sign up for any contests, sweepstakes, or "free" offers for anything
G-22 Review all offers in writing
I-9 Get a phone number and call the person back if you are unsure of their legitimacy
B-6 Senior citizens are less likely to report losing money to fraud
N-16 Cashing a cheque which you believe is free money instead can bind you into a contract
N-14 Don't assume that people online are who they claim they are
N-17 Gift cards have become the payment method of choice for scammers
G-18 Often crooks claim to be in other countries
G-20 Don't give out your credit card numbers to any strangers
O-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
N-15 Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them
O-28 Very few people will get their money back from scam artists
O-25 There is no legitimate reason for someone who is giving you money to ask you to wire back money
