Fraud, cybercrime, and cybersecurity
How can you protect yourself from risks when navigating the web? Here are a few tips to help you protect your personal information and avoid unpleasant situations.
Surfing the web involves its share of risks. Just as you would in any other situation, it is important to take steps to avoid theft, data loss, intrusions, viruses, fraud, and other cybercrimes that can occur in the virtual world.
Tips to protect yourself against online fraud
Always be careful when meeting someone online. Never share personal or financial information with someone you don’t know or trust.
Online fraud can occur through:
- Financial exploitation: when a scam artist tries to take control or extort money or property from you.
- Emotional blackmail: when a person online or someone you know tries to pressure you into helping them financially.
- Romance scam: when a scam artist attempts to charm, befriend and manipulate an unsuspecting person for financial gain.
Please consult the following document to help you avoid falling prey to romantic fraud: Romantic Fraud
Fraud prevention resources
We invite you to consult these resources for additional cybersecurity tips:
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
https://www.sq.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-surete-du-quebec/
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/fraud.html