Fraud Information Centre

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Taking charge of your financial security starts with being informed and proactive. In an ever-evolving digital landscape, fraudsters constantly refine their tactics—from sophisticated skimming devices to deceptive phishing scams. That's why protecting your personal and financial information is crucial like never before.

This section arms you with vital strategies to enhance your password practices, ensure your software is always up to date, activate multi-factor authentication, and spot the red flags of common scams. By adopting these innovative practices, you can empower yourself to take control of your online security and effectively combat fraud before it has a chance to impact you. Your financial safety is in your hands—let’s take action now!

Password Management

- Use Strong complex Passwords/passphrases
- Aim for at least 12-16 characters
- Never save passwords in a Browser
- Use a mixture of characters

Update Software

- Enable Automatic Updates
- Regularly check for updates
- Restart device promptly after updates
- Use trusted sources

Multi-Factor Authentication

- Enable MFA on all important accounts
- Enable Biometric Authentication
- Use Authenticator App instead of SMS/Email
- Don’t share MFA codes

Spot and Report Scams

- Be wary of unsolicited requests
- Recognize Urgency or Pressure Tactics
- Avoid clicking suspicious links and attachments
- Decline Requests for personal information


Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs when someone steals your...
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Phishing

This is when you receive an email that tries to get you to...
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Email Fraud

Fraudsters use modern technology to illegally access...
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Card Skimming

Card skimming is when a trickster uses a card reading device...
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Shoulder Surfing

Shoulder Surfing involves a fraudster looking over...
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ATM Card Swapping

If fraudsters get your PIN, they may try to swap your card to...
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Card Theft

Cases of credit card and debit card fraud have...
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Mystery Shopper

It involves fraudsters who employ you to conduct...
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Cheque Fraud

This is when a cheque is issued without proper authorization....
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