Beware of phone and Internet scams
Criminals want to steal your money. You are more vulnerable than you think. Recently I have had several attempts by telephone and over the Internet in what I consider to be an attempt to steal from me. That is the motivation for writing this article and encouraging everyone to always be on guard and protect themselves. […]
Tips to protect yourself from cybercrime
Last week I covered Data Privacy Day, held annually on January 28. In summary, criminals want to steal your personal identity and use that information to steal your financial assets. Today, I’ll share some tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of cybercrime. The best way is to be proactive. Anticipate how a criminal […]
Data Privacy Day on January 28
Data Privacy Day is held every year on January 28. This is the day that many countries around the world focus on how technology is impacting our privacy rights and the importance of protecting our personal information. Learning more about the modern-day risks of having our financial assets stolen electronically is in everyone’s best interest. […]
Cybersecurity risks due to lack of trained specialists
There is a potential problem looming in the expanding world of cybersecurity. First, consider how technology has impacted the way businesses operate. Dramatic changes have happened in a short amount of time. We are all comfortable with smart devices and ‘instant everything’. Companies are using advanced technology as a means to become more efficient and […]
RCMP outsources experts to fight white-collar financial crime
In a time of cutbacks and priority shifting, the RCMP is getting creative with solving capital market crimes, including stock-market abuse. By its own admission, the RCMP acknowledged that in the past years resources have been taken away from these white-collar financial crimes to focus on other areas such as terrorism and drug related offences. […]
Stay vigilant against evolving crime
You or somebody you know will have some assets stolen. It is not if, but when. We are all linked in the online and mobile worlds, and that poses significant risks. Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal is a good example of how private information, in reality, is not that private. Roughly 87 million people, including 622,000 […]
Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated
Criminals continue to prey on unsuspecting souls across all demographics, and are getting away with millions of dollars. In some cases, financially ruining families. If you have received a phone call, authentic looking email or text from the Canadian Revenue Agency asking for personal information such as your credit card, bank account, or social insurance […]
Tax season tends to bring out the financial fraud scammers
Unsuspecting Oakville residents are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). According to Det. Mark Underwood of the Halton Regional Police Fraud Unit, this type of fraud is on the increase. Someone claiming to work for the CRA calls and demands money because, as the story goes, you are […]