@TorontoPolice Fraud Prevention Month #FPM2017 at Central Toronto Academy | #DontBFooled

March is Fraud Prevention Month. Every day, youth engage in online and digital activities that put their reputations at risk. Some of these activities have made national headlines. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, students at Central Toronto Academy teamed up with the Toronto Police Service and community partners in an event called #DontBFooled to educate their peers about protecting themselves online. This event is a joint initiative between the TPS Financial Crimes Unit and 14 Division, and was hosted by the Toronto District School Board at Central Toronto Academy. The aim is to enhance public outreach on financial crime, scams and consumer protection issues. #DontBFooled featured a series of dramatic presentations performed by Central Toronto Academy students that were complemented by short speeches by engaging experts including: • Detective Constable Warren Bulmer, TPS social media specialist • Bonnie Levine, Victim Services Toronto Jared Boivin and Sarah Moniz, grade 11 students at Central Toronto Academy, served as Masters of Ceremonies. Online communication and commentary was found under the #DontBFooled hashtag on Twitter. Because what youth do online can affect their future, including their finances, this event is being held during Fraud Prevention Month. For more information on Fraud Prevention Month in Canada follow the #FPM2017 hashtag on Twitter, which trended nationally during the event. The following partners were also be in attendance at the event to provide information and awareness through their respective display booths, located in the school cafeteria after the event. • Insurance Bureau of Canada • Bank of Canada • Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre • Real Estate Council of Ontario • TPS Employment Unit • TPS Victim Services • TPS Sex Crimes • TPS Financial Crimes • Victim Services Toronto