{"id":240,"date":"2020-03-25T15:51:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T22:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/protecting-yourself-from-lending-fraud\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:38:05","slug":"protecting-yourself-from-lending-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/blog\/protecting-yourself-from-lending-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Yourself from Lending Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single-hero is-style-theme-subtle-light has-backgrounds-subtle-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top l-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:63%\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/blog\/category\/financial-tips\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"cat-item\"><i class=\"cat-item__color cat-item__color--\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"cat-item__label\">Financial Tips<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);\" class=\"t-display-large wp-block-post-title\">Protecting Yourself from Lending Fraud<\/h1>\n\n<div style=\"text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);\" class=\"t-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2020-03-25T15:51:11+00:00\">March, 2020<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:37%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3; margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Protecting_Yourself_From_Lending_Fraud.png?w=887\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Speedy Cash&#039;s tips for protecting yourself from lending fraud.\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Protecting_Yourself_From_Lending_Fraud.png 887w, https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Protecting_Yourself_From_Lending_Fraud.png?resize=300,157 300w, https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Protecting_Yourself_From_Lending_Fraud.png?resize=768,401 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body l-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide l-container\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Approved! Act Now! Congratulations!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those are all common statements used by scam artists and fraudsters who are phishing for your personal information, whether it\u2019s your Social Insurance Number, banking information, or anything else tied to you financially. It\u2019s becoming an issue for both customers and legitimate lending companies in many ways, with both parties suffering the consequences; for you the customer, your personal and financial well-being is a stake, and for the company, their reputation could take a hit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many steps you can take to check and make sure that the offer you are receiving are legitimate, most of which are simple. Before you give anyone your personal information, be sure to follow the following steps:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be skeptical<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be careful<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allow us to break down each step individually:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be Skeptical<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If an offer seems too good to be true, it likely is.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedy Cash Canada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and other&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">payday lending<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;companies, will not call, text, or email you out of the blue stating that&nbsp;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ve been approved for a certain amount of money<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;without you applying for some<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. At&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedy Cash Canada,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;if you haven\u2019t inquired with us about obtaining a loan, we will not contact you mentioning pre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">approval.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take caution with the amount of money you are \u201capproved\u201d for as well; in Canada, federal legislation only allows&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">yday loans&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;up to $1,500 at a time. If you\u2019re receiving an offer for&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a payday loan of&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more than that amount, it is very likely a scam and you should delete the message at once.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthermore, licensed lenders do not require any kind of prepayment to secure a loan. Again, lenders such as&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedy Cash Canada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;are bound by government regulations when it comes to how much they can charge to provide you with a loan.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be Careful<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you happen to receive an email, text message, or phone call<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;take a close look at who it\u2019s from and where it came from.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Typically, l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">icensed&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">payday lenders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will not use free email accounts such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo. If you receive an offer from an individual using something other than a company email, do not proceed to click on any links or respond. Ignoring the offer is your best option!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re receiving offers via telephone or text, have a look at the phone number. Does it have a Canadian area code? If you search the number on the Internet, does it correlate to a licensed lender? Thanks to modern technology, many phone numbers that are associated with scams and fraud are flagged and an internet search can clarify things almost right away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another important thing to keep in mind is who you\u2019re giving your personal information to. Do your research on licensed lenders, like&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedy Cash Canada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">visiting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;our website at&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.speedycash.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;before applying for a&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">payday loan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. When you are applying, be sure to check out the address bar for the little \u201cLock\u201d symbol:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This symbol lets you know that the connection to the website you\u2019re visiting is secure and your personal information is highly unlikely to be at risk to be stolen by scammers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach Out<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019ve checked all the above boxes off but are still unsure if a payday loan offer is legitimate, contact the company offering the money directly.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedy Cash Canada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;doesn\u2019t want anyone to because a victim of a scam or fraud, and we will be happy to confirm whether an offer someone claiming to be an employee is real or not.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to use caution when obtaining contact information. Do not click any links within suspicious emails or text messages. Instead, search directly for the company through your internet browser. (Speedy Cash Canada\u2019s contact information is all&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedycash.ca\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">right here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you contact their customer service or inquiry department, they should be able to clarify whether the person who contacted you is affiliated with their company or if it\u2019s&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fraudulent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I Became a Victim \u2013 Now What?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that nine out of 10 targets and\/or victims of fraud do not report it? By letting it slide, scam artists get away with their wrongdoings and will&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most likely&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">continue to do so. The first step to take if you suspect you\u2019ve been a&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">victim of fraud<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;is to notify the RCMP. They can create a file with any information regarding your case to help prevent future&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">occurrences<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your next step would be to contact your financial institution to change your passwords and to inquire about freezing withdrawals.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you should contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or by going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/index-eng.htm\">Canadian Anti-Fraud Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember the Golden Rule<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Always keep in mind regarding any offer that if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. Scam artists and fraudsters will find victims regardless of their demographic, so&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;you practice due diligence, your personal information \u2013 and your finances \u2013 should be safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information on how to protect yourself against fraud, check out&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/services\/financial-toolkit\/fraud.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">this article<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;published by the Government of Canada.<\/span><span 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