Identity theft is a growing problem in Canada—and anyone can be a target. Learn how to prevent identity fraud from happening to you and your family. In 2024, Canadians lost a jaw-dropping $638 million ...

Sign up for online access to your bank and credit card records to better monitor your day-to-day transactions. Collect your receipts. Don’t leave them in purchase ...

Your income tax return contains a wealth of incredibly sensitive personal information — perfect for anyone who wants to steal your identity. The Canada Revenue Agency continues to enhance its security ...

Federal laws that regulate the collection, sharing and sale of personal data could enhance everyone's privacy and security. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press) Identity theft happened to me. It could ...

Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to identity theft. Here’s how criminals steal personal information to commit fraud, and how to protect yourself. We’re all on guard to protect our ...

Brett Shannon Johnson, an ex-cybercriminal, now advises on cybersecurity to prevent identity theft. He once ran a darknet network and was arrested by the Secret Service. Johnson said freezing everyone ...

"Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!" - Dwight Schrute's dramatic outburst in The Office, which is completely in character for the Battlestar Galactica fan, was ...

Letting someone else file your tax return sounds like a pretty sweet deal -- unless that person is an identity thief after your refund. It happens more often than you'd think. Last year, the IRS ...