From the Safeguard desk
The newest tricks, verified by our team and explained without the jargon, so you can recognise them long before they reach you.
A few seconds of audio is all it takes to clone a loved one’s voice. We break down exactly how the scam unfolds, and the single question that stops it cold.
Canadians reported a record $704M lost to fraud in 2025, and fake parcel texts are a big reason. The clues are always the same.
Fake tech support cost over US$1B last year. How it unfolds from pop-up to empty account.
$137.9M CAD lost by Canadians 60+, who bears the brunt, and why reported totals are only a floor.
A reverse image search and three questions can unmask a fake admirer fast.
Why your real bank never says these words, and what to do when a caller does.
That famous face endorsing a crypto scheme isn’t real. Here’s how to tell.
One tiny habit disrupts the urgency every scammer relies on. Here’s how to build it.
A fake invoice, a panicked call-back, an emptied account. Break the chain early.
If a stranger wants to send you too much money, something’s wrong.
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