Free Online Lecture
The Fraud & Scams Sub-Committee of Social Action at the Cummings Centre presents:
Protect yourself from Frauds and Scams
Monday, March 16 • 7 pm • Online • Free
Join us to learn practical and actionable ways to combat frauds and scams before they happen.
You are not alone! Scams are everywhere. With AI now part of the picture, fraud prevention requires new approaches.
Expert presenter Eric Ouimet, CFE will show you how to spot scams, protect your personal information, and navigate phone calls, emails, and online offers with confidence. He will share real-life examples, practical tips, and helpful resources to help you stay informed, safe, and secure. Simultaneous translation (English to French).
For more information, contact Joy Lawee at 514.734.1805 or email social.action@cummingscentre.org
Eric Ouimet
Certified Fraud Examiner
Our “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program” is made possible in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Resources Toolkit
Frauds and Scams Lecture Series
An initiative – whose aim is to raise awareness of the increasing threat of frauds and scams targeting vulnerable older adults, particularly within Quebec’s English-speaking minority.
Thanks to the generous funding from Employment and Social Development Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), enabling us to offer the “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program.”
Explore our curated list of resources tailored to help seniors stay informed and safe from Fraud and Scams:
New Initiatives
Ageless. Real Talk. Real Change. To End Ageism.
Thank you to all who joined us at the Exclusive premiere of Ageless Monday, September 15 at the Gelber Centre.
A groundbreaking film produced by the Cummings Centre and directed by Joshua Dorsey that confronts ageism and its impact across all generations. The evening began with cocktails, followed by the film screening and an intimate Q&A with director Joshua Dorsey. This cinematic experience promises to challenge assumptions and spark meaningful conversation about how ageism impacts our society.
To attend an upcoming screening:
- Thurs. Oct. 9 – 2:30-4pm, click here
- Thurs. Oct. 30 – 2:30-4pm, click here
- Wed. Nov. 26 – 2:30-4pm, click here
To watch the trailer, click here
Press for the event
Frauds and Scams Lecture Series
An initiative – whose aim is to raise awareness of the increasing threat of frauds and scams targeting vulnerable older adults, particularly within Quebec’s English-speaking minority.
Thanks to the generous funding from Employment and Social Development Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), enabling us to offer the “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program.”
Recent news and events
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Find Volunteer Opportunities That Resonate with You
At the Cummings Centre, we pride ourselves on the great flexibility that our volunteer opportunities allow. Find volunteer involvement you can do in person
Tommy Strasser Z”L Legacy Lecture Series
This year’s lecture will feature Jonny Daniels, founder of From the Depths – an organization devoted to honouring Holocaust survivors and the Righteous Among
Social Action
Empowering Seniors Through Awareness and Education!
True advocacy is based on understanding and empowering ourselves and others. Through education and information sharing, the Cummings Centre Social Action Committee raises awareness about key issues facing seniors today, such as ageism, the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer protection, elder abuse, frauds and scams, tenants’ rights and so many others. The Social Action Committee is responsible for researching, planning and offering programs and resources that respond thoughtfully to questions and concerns of seniors.
We recently concluded a four-part webinar series on Fraud and Scams, which was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Government of Canada’s New Horizon for Seniors Program. The series featured experts who provided insights and advice on how best to protect yourself such being mindful of the three “U”s: Unknown caller or sender, Unexpected contact and Urgent request.
Below you will find the Fraud and Scams resource toolkit.
Some Upcoming events to be on the lookout for
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