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Module 8
🆘 What to Do If You've Been Scammed
📚 What you'll learn
- ✓Know the exact steps to take immediately after being scammed
- ✓Understand how to contact your bank and freeze or secure accounts
- ✓Learn how to report scams in Canada (CAFC, police, credit bureaus)
- ✓Know how to protect yourself from further damage
🎬 Watch: I've Been Scammed — What Now?
Source: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
📌 Key Takeaways
1STOP all contact with the scammer immediately — do not send more money
2Call your bank or card issuer RIGHT AWAY — they may be able to reverse charges
3Change passwords on all important accounts (email, banking, social media)
4Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on every account that supports it
5Report to CAFC: call 1-888-495-8501 or visit antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
6File a police report — even if they can't recover funds, it creates a record
7Place fraud alerts: Equifax (1-800-465-7166) and TransUnion (1-800-663-9980)
8Don't be ashamed — scammers are professionals and anyone can be targeted
🧩 Spot the Scam
Can you tell which of these are scams? Tap your answer to find out.
Question 1 of 5Score: 0/0
😰 You just realized you sent $500 in gift cards to a scammer pretending to be your grandchild. What should you do FIRST?
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📄 Resources
📋 Printable Checklist
Keep this by your phone or computer — coming soon
👨👩👧 Family Discussion Guide
How to talk about this topic with your family — coming soon
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This educational content is provided as a public service by TrustChekr. It is not legal or financial advice. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, contact CAFC at 1-888-495-8501.