Real Estate Council of Alberta speaks to Red Deerians about fraud prevention in property
With the ever-increasing need for housing, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) spoke to Red Deerians on Thursday of common property-related frauds and increasing trends.
March is also national Fraud Prevention Month, with this year’s theme as “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now”, to help Canadians recognize how fraud has evolved from telemarketing and mail to social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
At a Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Lunch n’ Learn held at their local office, the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) also shared how individuals and businesses can recognize and prevent scams.
Amanda Lou, RECA Investigator, said it’s important that people report if they have fallen victim to a fraud and should not be ashamed to do so.