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Fraud and cyber scams are becoming more sophisticated and no one is immune. That’s why banks in Canada work around the clock to prevent and detect cyber threats, and why they collaborate closely with regulators, law enforcement, and government to protect the financial system and the people who rely on it.
But staying safe doesn’t stop there. The Canadian Bankers Association’s updated Fraud Prevention Toolkit, developed in collaboration with Get Cyber Safe, is designed to help you recognize common scams, protect your personal and financial information, and act quickly if something doesn’t feel right. Inside, you’ll find:
- A clear cyber hygiene checklist you can use every day
- Tips to protect against some of the most common and fast‑growing scams targeting Canadians, including:
- Email fraud and phishing scams
- AI-generated scams (deepfakes, voice cloning and fake messages)
- One-time passcode scams
- Phone and voicemail scams
- Romance scams
- Online marketplace scams
- Gaming scams
- Fake websites and apps
- Ransomware
Whether you’re protecting yourself, a family member, or someone in your community, this is a resource worth bookmarking and sharing.
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