Have you received an unsolicited call, text, or email recently? Were you able to spot a potential scam or did you fall for the fake? As scammers become ever more sophisticated, we must stay vigilant to protect our personal data and financial assets.
Across the country, March is known as Fraud Prevention Month, a global awareness initiative designed to equip individuals and businesses with knowledge to remain cyber safe in our increasingly digitized world.
We’d like to share resources from RBC, Cyber Security and the Government of Canada’s Competition Bureau to help you remain Cyber Safe. Click on the links below for more details.
What to Do if You Fall Victim to a Scam - My Money Matters
- Report the scam to fraud reporting agencies.
- Report the scam to your bank.
- Scan your devices.
- Change your passwords.
- Lock down your credit and credit cards.
Top Scams of 2025: What to Watch For - My Money Matters
- Investment & Crypto scams.
- Romance scams.
- Employment scams.
- Travel scams.
- AI Deepfakes.
- Phishing scams.
- Grandparent scams.
The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd edition (Government of Canada)
Everyday tips to help you stay safe online:
- Use multi-factor authorization to access accounts.
- Protect your PIN.
- Ensure each password is unique.
- Keep your computers, devices, and networks up to date.
- Ignore calls, texts and emails that ask for credentials.
As always, your team at Shorer Wealth Management is here to help.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have around cyber security or any matter regarding your financial well-being.