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Anti-Fraud & Scam
Detection

Protect Canadians from financial, digital, and identity fraud.

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Syllabus Overview

Structured learning journey.

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42 Mins

Fraud Landscape in Canada

Module 1: Fraud Landscape in Canada introduces the basics of fraud, including its main types, how it affects individuals and businesses, and why it is increasing in Canada. Learners will explore financial, identity, and consumer fraud, along with common trends like phishing and online scams. The module also highlights the impact of fraud and introduces career opportunities in fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

Key Terminology

1Fraud: Intentional deception used to gain money, personal information, or an unfair advantage.
2Financial Fraud: Fraud involving direct theft or manipulation of money, including banking, credit card, and investment scams.
3Identity Fraud: The theft and misuse of personal information to impersonate someone or access their accounts or credit.
4Consumer Fraud: Scams targeting everyday purchases, services, or online transactions, often through fake listings or sellers.
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43 Mins

Banking & Financial Scams

Module 2: Banking & Financial Scams explains how fraudsters target bank accounts, credit cards, and investments using methods like phishing, vishing, credit card fraud, wire transfer scams, and Ponzi schemes. The module focuses on how these scams work, key warning signs, and how to protect yourself in digital banking environments.

Key Terminology

1Phishing: A scam using fake emails, messages, or websites to steal banking login credentials or personal information.
2Vishing: Voice-based phishing where scammers use phone calls to impersonate banks or trusted institutions.
3Spear Phishing: A targeted phishing attack that uses personal information to make scams more convincing.
4Credit Card Fraud: Unauthorized use of a person’s credit card details to make purchases or withdraw funds.
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3
44 Mins

Identity Theft & Synthetic Identity

Module 3: Identity Theft & Synthetic Identity explains how personal information is stolen, sold on the dark web, and used to commit fraud. It also covers synthetic identity fraud, where criminals create fake identities using real and fake data, and introduces tools like identity monitoring to help detect and reduce risk.

Key Terminology

1Identity Theft: The unauthorized use of a person’s personal information to commit fraud or other crimes.
2Data Breach: An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential data from an organization or system.
3Phishing: A method of tricking individuals into revealing personal or financial information through fake messages or websites.
4Credential Stuffing: The automated use of stolen usernames and passwords across multiple websites to gain unauthorized access.
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42 Mins

Identity Theft Prevention

Module 4: Identity Theft Prevention explains how to protect personal information, use tools like credit monitoring and credit freezes, recognize warning signs of fraud, and take the correct steps to recover if identity theft occurs.

Key Terminology

1Identity Theft Prevention: Actions and strategies used to protect personal and financial information from being stolen or misused.
2Personal Data Protection: Safeguarding sensitive information such as SIN, banking details, and passwords from unauthorized access.
3Phishing Prevention: Techniques used to recognize and avoid fake messages, emails, or websites designed to steal information.
4Strong Password Practices: Using unique, complex passwords for each account to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
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5
43 Mins

Romance & Relationship Scams

Module 5: Romance & Relationship Scams explains how fake online relationships are used to manipulate emotions and exploit victims financially. It covers catfishing, common scam tactics, warning signs, and how to avoid and respond to these scams.

Key Terminology

1Romance Scam: A fraudulent relationship created to emotionally and financially exploit a victim.
2Catfishing: The use of a fake online identity to deceive someone into a relationship.
3Love Bombing: Overwhelming a target with excessive attention and affection to quickly build emotional attachment.
4Emotional Manipulation: Tactics used to influence a victim’s feelings to gain trust, control, or money.
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6
44 Mins

Employment & Job Scams

Module 6: Employment & Job Scams explains how fake job offers, work-from-home scams, MLM schemes, and advance fee fraud target job seekers. It focuses on recognizing warning signs and learning how to verify opportunities to avoid financial loss and identity theft.

Key Terminology

1Employment Scam: A fraudulent job offer designed to steal money, personal data, or exploit job seekers.
2Fake Job Posting: A non-existent job advertisement used to collect personal information or fees from applicants.
3Work-from-Home Scam: Fraudulent remote job offers that promise easy income but require fees or lead to exploitation.
4Pyramid Scheme: A fraudulent system where income is mainly earned through recruiting others rather than selling real products or services.
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43 Mins

Immigration & LMIA Fraud

Module 7: Immigration & LMIA Fraud explains how scammers exploit individuals seeking jobs and immigration opportunities through ghost consultants, fake job offers, LMIA fraud, and document fraud. It focuses on recognizing warning signs, protecting personal information, and reporting suspected scams.

Key Terminology

1Immigration Fraud: Deceptive practices that exploit individuals seeking immigration or employment opportunities.
2Ghost Consultant: An unauthorized individual who provides immigration advice or services without legal authorization.
3Unauthorized Representative: A person who offers immigration assistance without being properly approved to do so.
4Fake Job Offer: A fraudulent employment opportunity used to steal money or personal information.
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42 Mins

Tech Support & Computer Scams

Module 8: Tech Support & Computer Scams explains how online scammers use fake alerts, remote access tricks, cryptocurrency fraud, and ransomware to target users. It focuses on recognizing warning signs and staying safe from cyber threats.

Key Terminology

1Tech Support Scam: A fraud where criminals pose as technical support to trick victims into giving access, money, or personal information.
2Pop-Up Warning Scam: Fake browser alerts claiming a device is infected or at risk to pressure users into immediate action.
3Fake Antivirus Alert: A fraudulent security message that imitates real antivirus software to scare users into clicking or calling support.
4Remote Access Scam: A scam where victims are tricked into allowing someone to remotely control their device.
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9
41 Mins

Social Engineering Tactics

Module 9: Social Engineering Tactics explains how scammers use psychological manipulation, trust-building, urgency, and fake identities to trick people into sharing information or access. It focuses on recognizing these tactics and responding safely.

Key Terminology

1Social Engineering: The use of psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing information or granting access.
2Psychological Manipulation: Techniques used to influence emotions and decision-making such as fear, trust, and urgency.
3Authority Tactics: A method where attackers pretend to be trusted figures like banks, government officials, or IT support to gain compliance.
4Urgency Tactics: Pressure-based strategies that force quick decisions by creating fake time-sensitive situations.
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10
44 Mins

AI Tools for Fraud Detection

Module 10: AI Tools for Fraud Detection explains how AI is used to detect scams by identifying unusual behavior, recognizing patterns, scoring risk, and analyzing scam messages in real time.

Key Terminology

1AI Fraud Detection: The use of artificial intelligence to identify, prevent, and respond to fraudulent or suspicious activity.
2Machine Learning: A type of AI where systems learn patterns from data and improve detection over time without being explicitly programmed.
3Anomaly Detection: The process of identifying unusual or abnormal behavior that may indicate fraud or scams.
4Pattern Recognition: The ability of AI systems to detect repeated structures or behaviors in large sets of data, such as transaction activity.
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11
41 Mins

Investigating Fraud

Module 11: Investigating Fraud explains how to investigate fraud by collecting evidence, using basic digital forensics, conducting interviews, and organizing findings into a structured case file.

Key Terminology

1Fraud Investigation: The structured process of examining a suspected fraud incident to determine what happened and who was involved.
2Digital Evidence: Any electronic data used to support or prove what occurred during an incident.
3Evidence Preservation: The process of protecting data so it is not changed, damaged, or lost during an investigation.
4Forensic Imaging: Creating an exact copy of digital data for analysis while keeping the original untouched.
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12
44 Mins

Legal Framework & Reporting

Module 12: Legal Framework & Reporting covers how fraud cases are handled through criminal law, reporting systems like police and CAFC, civil remedies, and victim support services after an investigation is completed.

Key Terminology

1Legal Framework: The system of laws, rules, and institutions that govern how fraud cases are handled and enforced.
2Fraud (Criminal Offence): Intentional deception for personal or financial gain that is punishable under law.
3Criminal Code: The main body of law in Canada that defines criminal offences, including fraud, and their penalties.
4Fraud Reporting: The process of submitting information about suspected or confirmed fraud to authorities such as police or CAFC.
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13
41 Mins

Fraud Prevention Programs

Module 13: Fraud Prevention Programs focuses on how organizations prevent fraud through awareness campaigns, employee training, internal controls, and risk assessments to reduce risk before fraud occurs.

Key Terminology

1Fraud Prevention: Proactive strategies and systems designed to stop fraud before it occurs.
2Fraud Awareness Campaign: Organized efforts to educate people about fraud risks, scams, and warning signs.
3Employee Training: Structured learning programs that teach employees how to recognize and respond to fraud threats.
4Internal Controls: Policies and procedures that help reduce fraud risk and ensure proper oversight within an organization.
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14
44 Mins

Elder Fraud & Financial Exploitation

Module 14: Elder Fraud & Financial Exploitation covers scams targeting seniors, financial abuse by trusted individuals, issues of capacity and undue influence, and strategies to protect vulnerable adults.

Key Terminology

1Elder Fraud: Fraud specifically targeting older adults, often using trust, urgency, or authority to manipulate victims.
2CRA Scam: A scam where fraudsters impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency to demand fake tax payments or personal information.
3Grandparent Scam: A fraud tactic where criminals pretend to be a family member in distress to request urgent financial help.
4Financial Abuse: The illegal or improper use of a person’s money, assets, or property, often by someone they trust.
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15
45 Mins

Building a Fraud Prevention Career

Module 15: Building a Fraud Prevention Career covers career pathways in fraud prevention, key roles, certifications like CFE and CAMS, and the importance of analytical skills and networking for professional growth.

Key Terminology

1Fraud Prevention Career: A professional pathway focused on detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud and financial crime across industries.
2Certification: A professional credential that validates knowledge, skills, and expertise in a specific field.
3CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner): A certification focused on fraud detection, investigation techniques, financial analysis, and legal aspects of fraud.
4CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist): A certification focused on detecting and preventing money laundering and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Professional Certification

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