Warning to caregivers: Expect a scavenger hunt
We set up our wills and power of attorney documents with the same lawyer in Ottawa, so I knew where to access the documents, and even where in…
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How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada – MoneySense
What we do know, however, is the type of fraud reported most often in Canada: identity fraud. To pull this off, criminals use phishing scams and other ruses…
Read more How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada – MoneySenseAI-fuelled scams on the rise as holiday shopping begins – MoneySense
New digital scams surge during peak shopping The list of newer scams includes AI-powered fraud, where scammers create fake retailer websites, along with phishing emails or deepfake videos…
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Banking these days is something that increasingly leaves out the bank. “People don’t go to an ATM or into a bank a lot anymore, instead they mostly log…
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It happens every day. People who would never dream of giving out their credit card number after receiving a random call, text, or email give away personal information…
Read more How to protect your identity – MoneySenseHow to protect your passwords from fraud and identity theft – MoneySense
At least until we are a completely passwordless society, however, usernames and passwords and an additional authentication factor are the best defense we have against the spread of…
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Last year, Jeff Brown, head of commercial solutions at Equifax Canada, saw a surge in digitally enabled scams in the construction industry. Criminals claiming to be a legitimate…
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What are the risks of trading crypto? – MoneySense
Dramatic gains are possible, but so are devastating losses, and investors should understand crypto’s wide-ranging risks. Here’s an overview of crypto volatility risk, technology risks, regulatory uncertainty and…
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“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud – MoneySense
Sometimes the fraud is sneakier—although who can be blamed for wanting to pay a bill? For Daria, she and six friends paid Bailey, a “travel hacker” for a…
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Bitcoin is surging—what’s the prediction for crypto in 2024? – MoneySense
In Canada, spot bitcoin ETFs were approved in 2021. (The first North American bitcoin ETF, the Purpose Bitcoin ETF, launched in February 2021.) However, approval of these funds…
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10 common crypto scams and how to avoid them – MoneySense
In just the first half of this year, investment scams conned Canadians out of $161 million—most of it lost to cryptocurrency scams, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre…
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