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[Resource] Lovelorn seniors common prey for scammers, say fraud experts

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A whopping $20 million was lost to romance scams in 2018 and the most targeted group was seniors by a landslide, explained Keith Ward, a fraud analyst with the RCMP Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.


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  • By

    Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association

  • Published

    Mar 04, 2024

  • Subject Area
    • Age-friendly Communities
    • General Health and Wellness
    • Information, Referral, & Advocacy
    • Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
    • Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
  • Audience
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
  • Category
    • Advocacy
    • Best Practices
    • Impact Stories

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