(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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I-9 Since seniors own more than half of all the financial assets in Canada, they are the primary targets for fraudulent practices
O-38 Check your monthly bank and credit card statements and report any discrepancies or unfamiliar transactions right away
O-35 Check your credit score on a regular basis
B-3 Before hiring someone or agreeing to have work done on your home, ask for proof of identity and references and check them
I-13 Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them
I-11 One thing that predispose people of being susceptible to a scam include being unable to hang up on a telemarketer
O-37 Only accept friend requests from people you know on social media
B-2 Make sure you understand an investment before you invest your money
B-4 When someone fraudulently used your personal information to their own purposes, that is identity theft
I-16 Be aware of being kept on the phone for a long time
N-21 There is no legitimate reason for someone who is giving you money to ask you to wire back money
I-10 Words like "guarantee," "high return," "limited offer," or "as safe as a CD" are red flags
N-22 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
B-7 Don't be intimidated by an e-mail or caller who suggests dire consequences if you don't immediately provide or verify financial information
N-23 Scams resulting in a loss by elder victims are estimated $2.9 billion annually
O-32 Avoid odd payment types such as gift cards or wire transfers
O-36 Limit what people can see on your social media
N-19 Review all offers in writing
O-33 Be suspicious of fake caller ids
B-6 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
G-26 Credit card fraud is the most common identity theft type for ages 60 and over
N-17 Don't give out your credit card numbers to any strangers
G-24 Very few people will get their money back from scam artists
O-39 Create unique and strong passwords
G-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
O-34 If something seems strange or too good to be true, it’s okay to ask someone you trust for a second opinion
G-30 Report lost or stolen cards and identity documents immediately
I-15 Often crooks claim to be in other countries
I-14 Cashing a cheque which you believe is free money instead can bind you into a contract
G-27 Gift cards have become the payment method of choice for scammers
N-20 Don't sign up for any contests, sweepstakes, or "free" offers for anything
G-31 If you have information about a scam report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
I-12 Don't assume that people online are who they claim they are
B-8 Get a person's phone number and call them back if you are unsure of their legitimacy
B-5 Take your time to make decisions
B-1 Be sure to talk over all financial decisions with a trusted family member, friend, or financial advisor
G-28 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-25 Senior citizens are less likely to report losing money to fraud
N-18 Protect your Social Insurance Number. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier
