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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19

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Conservative MPs Advocate for Fraud Prevention in Financial Sector

MP Raquel Dancho outlined Conservative plans for mandatory scam detection systems for banks and cell phone companies, emphasizing protection for seniors. This includes penalties for non-compliance and mandatory reporting on fraud prevention.

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Pierre Poilievre Proposes Senior Fraud Protection Protocol

MP Pierre Poilievre announced a Senior Transaction Shielding Protocol to protect seniors from fraud, with mandatory reporting and real-time detection measures, part of a broader Conservative initiative.

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MP Corey Tochor on Scam Report and Prevention

Corey Tochor tweeted about the rise in scam reports since 2015 and emphasized the need for a Conservative government to mandate banks and telecoms to deploy technology against scams.

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