
Stay Scam-Smart
Book a guest speaker for your group and get expert advice on spotting and preventing scams!
BOOK A PRESENTATION TODAY!
Looking to stay safe from scams? We offer fun, interactive, and easy-to-follow fraud prevention presentations! Our sessions break down common scams, share real-life examples, and give simple, practical tips to protect yourself and others. Whether it’s for your workplace, or community group, we’ll make learning about fraud prevention engaging and approachable.
Let’s work together to outsmart the scammer.
FRAUD COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
The best way to protect yourself is to stay alert and trust your instincts. Keep in mind that fraudsters rely on these sneaky tactics to get you to play along:
Exciting rewards
“You’ve won a prize!”
“This investment is a sure thing!”
“I love you!”
Scare tactics
“You owe taxes.”
“You’re going to be arrested.”
“A family member is in trouble.”
Playing on kindness
“Help us catch a bad employee.”
“Be a secret shopper for us.”
LEARN ABOUT OUTSMART THE SCAMMER
Empower and protect yourself and your loved ones with practical techniques to increase your financial and technological safety. In partnership with the Outsmart the Scammer Fraud Prevention Society, this seminar will cover aspects of scam and fraud safety. Although especially useful for 50yrs +, all ages are welcome.
Cst. Berle Zwaan is in her 30th year of policing. She has served in Traffic, Mountain Bikes, Administration, Patrol, and the Child Abuse Team. She is currently in the Community Engagement Division after several years in the Detective Division as a Financial Crimes Investigator. This is where she learned about the changing landscape of current financial crime trends and some of the skills she will pass on to you today.
Focus on Fraud, Stopping the Scam - Five minute Overview version produced by Rogers tv
Meet Cst. Zwaan and get a small overview of what the presentation is about. Sessions are regularly updated and designed specifically for your group.
OUTSMART THE SCAMMER
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU STAY SAFE FROM FRAUD
Pause and take a breath. There’s no rush—slow things down.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Scammers love making big promises.
It’s okay to be blunt. Hang up, delete the message, or just ignore it. No need to be polite!
Take your time. Real opportunities won’t pressure you.
Double-check with people you trust. Talk to your bank, a family member, or a friend before making any decisions.
ADDITIONAL ANTI-FRAUD RESOURCES
There are numerous online resources to assist you with fraud awareness and prevention including:
seniorsbc.ca – resources for seniors including elder abuse prevention
Be Fraud Aware
Get Cyber Safe – Government of Canada
Internet Crime Complaint Center (US-based)
PhoneBusters (1-888-495-8501)
The White Hatter – The White Hatter Digital Literacy & Internet Safety