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Been duped by an online scam? There’s no shame in that

  • The Carney government is launching Canada's first national anti-fraud strategy, including a new financial crime agency to address online scams.
  • Fraud has heavily impacted Canadians, with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reporting over 23,000 victims and losses of $544 million this year.
  • Financial crimes expert Vanessa Iafolla emphasized that victims should never feel ashamed for being duped by scammers.
  • Artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers to deceive people, as noted in discussions on the podcast 'Closer Look.
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Been duped by an online scam? There’s no shame in that

Tonight on 'Closer Look': We examine the Carney government's ambitious new plan to tackle fraudsters — and why you shouldn't be so quick to judge people who fall victim to sophisticated scammers

·Fergus, Canada
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