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Sadly, sometimes people try to take advantage of you, especially as you get older. | Sadly, sometimes people try to take advantage of you, especially as you get older. | ||
Scammers use a variety of methods to trick people out of their money. Some offer prizes and say you have to send them money to claim your prize. Some make threats, such as to bring criminal proceedings, unless you pay them money. | Scammers use a variety of methods to trick people out of their money. Some offer prizes and say you have to send them money to <span class="noglossary">claim</span> your prize. Some make threats, such as to bring criminal proceedings, unless you pay them money. | ||
Others try to trick you to give up your personal information so they can access your bank accounts or run up debts in your name. This is called '''identity theft'''. It involves taking your personal information — without your knowledge or agreement — to commit fraud or theft. | Others try to trick you to give up your personal information so they can access your bank accounts or run up debts in your name. This is called '''identity theft'''. It involves taking your personal information — without your knowledge or agreement — to commit fraud or theft. | ||
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===Register with the do not call list=== | ===Register with the do not call list=== | ||
You can register for the [http://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/index-eng national do not call list] to reduce calls from people and companies trying to sell you things. | You can register for the [http://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/index-eng national do not call list] to reduce calls from people and companies trying to sell you things. | ||
==Elder abuse== | ==Elder abuse== | ||
