According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, in 2023, 41,111 Canadians reported falling victim to fraud. From those reports, over $554 million was stolen. When you consider the number of unreported scams, the real number could potentially be over $1 billion.
In a world where almost everything is connected by an internet connection, it's easier than ever to fall victim to scams. Modern hackers are going to painstaking lengths to set up believable scams - some going so far as to imitate real people on calls using AI voices and images - making the landscape a lot more vulnerable.
The best thing you can do to combat these attempts is to arm yourself with knowledge. Check out The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to find out more information on modern scams and how to stay safe online.