CALGARY, Feb. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - Seniors are all too often the primary target of fraudulent phone calls and email scams, and new survey results from Visa show that many are not having important discussions about fraud. To mark Fraud Prevention Month, Visa Canada will host a free fraud prevention seminar in Calgary to help jump start the conversation and educate seniors about how they can protect themselves from card scams and other fraud risks.

The seminar, to be held on March 6, will educate seniors about safe financial practices and equip participants with the tools and know-how to better protect themselves and their identities.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak with industry experts firsthand. A representative from Crime Stoppers Calgary will also be on site to provide additional comment and perspective.

WHO:

• Gord Jamieson, Head of Payment System Risk, Visa Canada

WHAT:

• Visa's Fraud Prevention Month Seminar:
• Learn about steps seniors can take to product themselves from fraudsters
• Speak with Visa spokespeople about the results of its recent Canadian-specific fraud and data security survey
• Learn about Visa's approach to fraud prevention and Visa's multiple layers of security, including Chip and PIN, Zero Liability and Verified by Visa
• A representative from Crime Stoppers Calgary will be on site for questions and comments

WHEN:  

• Tuesday March 6, 2012, 10:00am - 11:00am MST

WHERE:

• Confederation Park Seniors Centre
  
  2212 - 13 Street N.W.
  
  Calgary, AB
  
  T2M 4P7

 

For further information:

Martyn LaFrance
Fleishman-Hillard
403-266-4710 (ext.238)
martyn.lafrance@fleishman.ca 

Erin Sufrin
Visa Canada
416-860-3869
esufrin@visa.com