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Statement in the House of Commons on Fraud Against Seniors
On November 27, 2018, Alice Wong made a statement in the House of Commons on the topic of fraud against seniors:
The following is a transcript:
Hon. Alice Wong (Richmond Centre, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, because they are especially vulnerable, Canadian seniors are being targeted for scams and fraud more than ever.
We have all heard of the Canada Revenue Agency fraud threatening arrest over the phone, or immigration scams that threaten deportation, especially in my riding of Richmond Centre, where it is delivered in a non-official language. We also have financial scams, where seniors are being asked to sign away their pensions and life insurance benefits to people who are not working in the best interests of the senior.
Motion No. 203 regarding fraud against seniors will have the government recognize that it can do more to tackle fraud against seniors. I look forward to all-party support on this very important motion.
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