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Reporting spam text messages to 7726

Spam text messages are common and can be tough to manage. Find out how you can help block spam and unwanted messages from your phone.

Updated: 2023-07-14

Why unique passwords are so important

Reusing credentials on multiple accounts leaves you vulnerable to attacks like credential stuffing. Learn why you shouldn’t use the same password on all your accounts and how to protect them.

Updated: 2023-07-10

Protect your devices from viruses

Learn how to recognize viruses on your device and how to protect yourself from them.

Updated: 2023-04-20

Phishing: What’s in a fraudster’s tacklebox?

Get Cyber Safe and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) remind Canadians on the importance of protecting yourself from fraud like phishing.

Updated: 2023-03-31

Threats and intimidation to pay your tax bill? How to spot tax season scams

During tax season, scammers pose as representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to trick you into sending payments or providing personal information.

Updated: 2023-03-29

Service scams: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?

Get Cyber Safe and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) remind Canadians on the importance of protecting yourself from fraud like service scams.

Updated: 2023-03-20

Spear phishing: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?

Get Cyber Safe and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) remind Canadians on the importance of protecting yourself from fraud like spear phishing.

Updated: 2023-03-10

Investment Scams: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?

Get Cyber Safe and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) remind Canadians on the importance of protecting yourself from fraud like investment scams.

Updated: 2023-03-02

What is typosquatting?

Learn about typosquatting and how you can protect yourself online.

Updated: 2023-02-20

Spot the signs of a catfish on dating platforms

Learn to recognize the signs of a catfish on dating platforms.

Updated: 2023-02-13