MoneySmartManitoba's Podcast

Episode 7 - Protecting Yourself from Fraud

Our experts describe how Canadians can keep on top of the fast-changing fraud landscape and learn how to spot a scam fast.

Episode 6 - Victims Fight Back

Facing a precarious financial situation, Travis fell into a fraud scheme that cost him tens of thousands of dollars. Now he’s fighting back, for himself and other victims.

Episode 5 - Everyone Is At Risk

Older adults remain a favourite target for fraud, but as schemes become more sophisticated, people of all ages, with a wide variety of investing experience, are becoming victims as well.

Episode 4 - The Crypto Boom

“Trisha” lost $15,000 in a crypto scam—and she’s not alone. The cryptocurrency market is creating all-new opportunities for fraud artists to practice old tricks.

Episode 3 - The Psychology of a Scam

Our experts break down the tools, tricks and techniques criminals use to make their too-good-to-be-true investment promises sound plausible.