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Fraudsters may target newcomers who are not familiar with the Canadian financial system and its regulations.
Financial fraud can have long-lasting effects on your credit history[1] and financial security. To stay safe and confident, it is a good idea to educate yourself on what financial fraud is, the common types of fraud that target newcomers, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Financial fraud occurs when someone tricks you to gain access to your money or personal information. There are many types, but they all involve taking advantage of someone’s trust.
As a newcomer to Canada, you may be more vulnerable to certain types of fraud.
Some of the most common types of fraud that target newcomers include:
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If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud, it is important to take immediate action to minimize the damage and prevent further loss. Here are some recommended steps you can take:
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Be sure to contact us for additional assistance and advice on financial fraud, or if you believe your TD account has been compromised. Visit us here to learn more.
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TD has a proud history of delivering financial solutions to Canadians for more than 150 years. TD also brings a century of experience helping newcomers navigate the unique challenges of the Canadian banking system.
With over a thousand branches and a reputation for excellence in financial services, TD has become one of the largest and most trusted banks in Canada, now serving 16 million Canadians.
TD offers online support and resources of interest to newcomers on topics such as banking basics, moving to Canada, credit score essentials, and more. TD has more than 1,100 branches and can also serve you in more than 50 languages . TD is open longer hours for your convenience. TD has thousands of ATMs across Canada to help you take care of your everyday banking quickly and easily.
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[1] https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/how-to/what-is-a-good-credit-score
[2] https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/fraud-english.pdf
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2018/08/rental-scam-no-room-for-error.html
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/fraud-scams.html
[5] https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/privacy-and-security/how-you-can-protect-yourself/protect-yourself/online-protection
[6] https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/privacy-and-security/how-you-can-protect-yourself/protect-yourself/types-of-fraud-and-scams
[7] https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.Nsf/eng/04158.html
[8] https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/identities/identity-theft/guide_idt/
[9] https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/privacy-and-security/how-you-can-protect-yourself/protect-yourself/report-online-fraud
[10] https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
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