'Everyone is basically at risk': How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Advice | ‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021.

'Everyone is basically at risk': How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021. At the time, she was in her final year of college and actively seeking opportunities at video game companies and animation studios after completing her illustration degree. “Me being a student with stude...

‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

While young Canadians may feel immune to financial fraud, a recent survey by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada says they are the most at risk, with 63 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 reporting being a victim of at least one type of financial fraud in their lifetime — higher than any other demographic.

‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021.

‘Everyone is basically at risk’: How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021.

'Everyone is basically at risk': How to avoid falling victim to financial fraud

Alejandra Laria Aleaga was thrilled to see a job offer pop into her inbox in October 2021.