Advocates hopeful but wary of banks' pledge to stop abusive e-transfers
The Canadian Bankers Association and Interac both say they are actively exploring technology to prevent people from using e-transfers to perpetuate abusive behaviour. It comes months after multiple Canadians told CBC News they have been victimized by abusers who use e-transfers to circumvent other safeguards that survivors of intimate partner violence have put in place.
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![Renee Buczel (left) says it is unfortunate it took the death of her friend Angie Sweeney (right) to prompt the Canadian financial sector to pursue technology that blocks abusive messaging through e-transfers. VVV](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7199415.1715285466!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/renee-and-angie.jpg)
The Canadian Bankers Association and Interac both say they are actively exploring technology to prevent people from using e-transfers to perpetuate abusive behaviour. It comes months after multiple Canadians told CBC News they have been victimized by abusers who use e-transfers to circumvent other safeguards that survivors of intimate partner violence have put in place.