Category: Insights

Falling for fraud has nothing to do with intelligence. Every year educated professionals and security-conscious individuals become victims – not because they’re careless, but because fraudsters exploit how our brains naturally work. This Fraud Prevention Month, learn the psychological shortcuts that make scams effective, from authority bias to artificial scarcity, and discover practical strategies to interrupt these automatic responses before they cost you.

Romance scammers are using AI chatbots and deepfake technology to create more convincing fake personas than ever before. Learn the modern warning signs of romance fraud, understand why these scams are so effective, and discover practical steps to protect yourself while connecting with others online this Valentine’s season.

Most Canadians rarely review their privacy settings after initial setup. This Data Privacy Week, learn how to conduct a thorough privacy audit of your social media accounts, smartphone apps, and Google services to take back control of your personal information.

This holiday season, social media feeds are filled with festive shopping opportunities – but digital Grinches are lurking too. Learn to spot these sophisticated scams and shop safely while supporting real businesses.

This Financial Literacy Month, learn how “talking money” does more than improve financial knowledge – it creates powerful protection against fraud and identity theft for you and your loved ones.

Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024 as criminals use AI and deepfake technology to steal identities. Sigma Loyalty Group’s Christian Rivest joins RBC Wealth Management’s Matters Beyond Wealth podcast to reveal who’s most vulnerable, why your email password matters more than you think, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself from today’s sophisticated cyber threats.

This Cyber Security Awareness Month, think beyond today’s threats. Learn how password managers, device updates, and evolving threat awareness prepare you for digital challenges ahead.

As fall routines resume, sophisticated phishing scams are targeting Canadians through fake cloud storage alerts, wrong number texts, and malicious unsubscribe links. Learn the warning signs and safety strategies to stay secure this season.

The new academic year brings sophisticated digital threats targeting students, from AI-powered academic scams to campus romance fraud. Discover advanced protection strategies that go beyond basic cybersecurity to keep your identity safe while you focus on your education.

When extreme weather strikes, fraudsters aren’t far behind. Learn how to protect yourself from charity scams, fake relief organizations, and disaster fraud while still helping those in need.