Staying Safe Online

Stay Informed. Stay Diligent. Stay Safe.

Scammers: The Unwanted Guests at Our Digital Doorstep.

If we do what it takes to keep the door locked, they'll never get in.

While everyone is a potential target, we definitely see a trend of focus on seniors. What may seem obvious to one person may be completely foreign to another – so take these quick tips with you and share them with your loved ones. Knowledge is our best defence!

Taking Action:
  1. Change passwords regularly: Encourage your parents and loved ones to update their passwords frequently.
  2. Keep passwords private: Remind them never to share their passwords with anyone.
  3. Verify suspicious links: If they receive an email or text with a suspicious link, just don’t click it.

While there is a lot to lookout for, these three pieces can go a long way in staying safe online. Be sure to share your knowledge! Together, we can prevent fraud and protect our loved ones.

If we do what it takes to keep the door locked, they’ll never get in.

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Death and Taxes… and Scams.

While the latter is not as certain as the former… encountering tax scams (especially this time of year) is becoming increasingly common for many Canadians. While scammers are going to

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Holiday Scams… Are Coming to Town.

While some of us keep a keen eye peeled for Santa, he’s not the only one coming to town this time of year – so too are the scammers. One

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Password Managers: Myth vs. Fact

You there! Stop writing down all those passwords. We’ve all heard it and we all know it… You must use a strong, unique password for every account, and please don’t