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On Time to Call out Fraud, join host Ainsley Cunningham as she dives into the sophisticated world of 21st-century scam artists and learns the psychological tricks fraudsters employ. And hear the extraordinary true stories of victims themselves, coming forward to help others arm themselves against fraud.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 7 - Protecting Yourself from Fraud
Our experts describe how Canadians can keep on top of the fast-changing fraud landscape and learn how to spot a scam fast.
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Episode 7
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12:16
Episode 6 - Victims Fight Back
Facing a precarious financial situation, Travis fell into a fraud scheme that cost him tens of thousands of dollars. Now he’s fighting back, for himself and other victims.
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Episode 6
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12:30
Episode 5 - Everyone Is At Risk
Older adults remain a favourite target for fraud, but as schemes become more sophisticated, people of all ages, with a wide variety of investing experience, are becoming victims as well.
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Episode 5
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16:08
Episode 4 - The Crypto Boom
“Trisha” lost $15,000 in a crypto scam—and she’s not alone. The cryptocurrency market is creating all-new opportunities for fraud artists to practice old tricks.
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Episode 4
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14:57
Episode 3 - The Psychology of a Scam
Our experts break down the tools, tricks and techniques criminals use to make their too-good-to-be-true investment promises sound plausible.
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Episode 3
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16:10
Episode 2 - What is Investment Fraud?
Fake investment schemes are more sophisticated than ever, from “romance scams” to social-media hijacks to tried-and-true fraudulent investments. Here’s how the fraud landscape has changed.
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Episode 2
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13:10
Episode 1 - It Starts With a Call
One in five Canadians have been offered investment opportunities over the phone—and we have the tapes. This is what a scam sounds like.
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Episode 1
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14:41
Time to Call Out Fraud Trailer
On Time to Call out Fraud, join host Ainsley Cunningham as she dives into the sophisticated world of 21st-century scam artists and learns the psychological tricks fraudsters employ. And hear the extraordinary true stories of victims themselves,...
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