March is Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a national initiative focused on raising awareness and helping Canadians protect themselves from evolving scams. With digital threats on the rise, staying informed is one of the most effective ways to keep your personal and financial information safe. A few simple habits can significantly reduce your risk.
Did You Know?
- Most scams begin with unexpected emails, texts, or phone calls.
- Fraudsters often pose as trusted businesses or government agencies.
- Taking a moment to pause, verify, and think before responding is one of the easiest ways to prevent fraud.
Tips to Protect Yourself
- Verify the source — Contact the company or organization directly using their official website or phone number.
- Use strong, unique passwords — Avoid reusing the same password across multiple accounts.
- Enable two‑factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.
- Be cautious with links and attachments — Don’t open anything unexpected or suspicious.
- Keep your devices and software updated with the latest security patches.
- Review your accounts regularly for unusual or unauthorized activity.
- Never share personal or financial information through email, text, or social media messaging.
Fraud Reporting
If you are a victim or witness to fraud or cybercrime, contact your local authorities or report the incident online.
Report an incident:
- Report Cybercrime and Fraud
reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
cyber.gc.ca/en - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm - RCMP – Report Cybercrime and Faud
rcmp.ca/en/federal-policing/cybercrime/national-cybercrime-coordination-centre/report-cybercrime-and-fraud