Financial scams may be evolving rapidly, but so is our ability to prevent them. With a bit of awareness and a few simple ...

As scammers target gift card users with increasingly sophisticated tactics, Canadians are losing millions. Here’s how to spot ...

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equifax Canada has joined the Canadian Anti-Scam Coalition to provide its industry leadership and expertise to help fight financial crime. Canadians lost an ...

High salaries, top-notch schools, beautiful scenery and low crime: the promise of a better life attracted over a million newcomers to Canada last year. But as idyllic as it may seem, a post-pandemic ...

Fredericton Police Sgt. Chris Furlotte said the force is seeing an increasing variety of scams, especially as the holidays ...

Baby boomers are more aware of the efforts of digital scammers who use artificial intelligence (AI) than people may think. The survey was conducted in late January and early February. It included ...

Joelle McDonald got a call from someone claiming to be a Canada Post employee, needing to talk about her upcoming delivery. Within minutes, he was threatening police were on their way to arrest her.

Ghost tapping is a fraud method that targets the “tap-to-pay” feature found on cards and mobile wallets. It involves using ...

OTTAWA--Canada's government will launch a new financial crimes watchdog as part of beefed-up efforts to tackle a surge in scams and fraud. The Liberal government also plans to introduce legislative ...

Financial scammers often target seniors, thinking that seniors are not of sound mind and that they have plenty of money in the bank. Scams and financial abuse targeting older adults are vastly ...

Scams are rampant, ranging from email phishing to deceptive text messages. They target the unsuspecting and often use fear or urgency to manipulate potential victims. Not all scams are the same. Some, ...