March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. It’s an annual awareness campaign by the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). This year, the CAFC unveiled a list of the...
Canada’s Top 5 Most Frequent Frauds in 2026
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Which are the Most Stolen Cars in Canada?
Each year the Équité Association delivers the sobering news that auto theft isn’t going away in Canada any time soon. However, their most recent report shines a light on some good news for...
Auto Theft Decreased in Ontario and Canada
The Staebler Blog has written a lot about the rising trend of auto thefts in Ontario — providing the causes, statements from authorities, and sharing tips to help prevent having your...
Police Warn of Taxi Scam in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning about a taxi scam targeting residents and their debit cards. How the Taxi Scam Works A duo of suspects act as a taxi driver and a passenger....
Re-vinned Vehicles in Ontario: How It Works and How to Protect Yourself
Ontario has seen a surge in an increasingly common form of auto theft known as "re-vinning," a tactic used by criminals to disguise stolen vehicles and sell them to unsuspecting buyers....
Assess a Data Breach with Canada’s New OPC Tool
If you run a business in Canada, keeping personal information safe is critical. When a data breach happens, figuring out if it’s serious enough to report can be tricky. That’s where the...
Fraud Prevention Month – 5 Tips to Combat Scams
March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time to remind ourselves of the sneaky tactics scammers use to trick people out of their money, personal information, or both. With scams becoming more...
What is the Most Stolen Vehicle in Canada (2024)?
‘Tis the season for an update on vehicle theft trends in Canada. Unfortunately, auto theft remains a significant issue for motorists across the country, particularly in the Greater Toronto...
Police Alert: Airbags are being Stolen from a Popular Model of Car
The Guelph Police Service has issued an alert after at least 10 airbags were stolen out of vehicles over the past weekend. Police are saying that Honda Civics were specifically targeted,...
Warning for Car Buyers: Re-vinned Vehicles in Ontario
Automobile theft in Ontario continues to be a significant issue, affecting thousands of vehicle owners. The Staebler Blog has shared many articles on this topic, including: Most Frequently...
Security Suggestions to Help Keep Your Business Property Safe
Businesses and commercial properties are often the target of thieves and criminal trespassers looking to cause trouble. For businesses and property owners, it’s critical to have strong...
Suspicious Fire Alerts and Preventative Measures for Home Builders
Insurance companies are warning of suspicious fires in new build housing developments in Ontario. They have seen a noticeable increase in fires affecting home builders and home buyers,...
Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles in Canada
A recent study revealed more than 40% of drivers didn’t know that their vehicle is one of the most frequently stolen in Canada. Experts say that knowing your vehicle is highly targeted can...
How to Prepare for a Cyberattack
Cyberattacks have become a regular occurrence and businesses of all sizes are being targeted. Regardless of industry, organizations have the potential of becoming the next victim of...
Secure Your Mobile Devices from Cyberthreats
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great time to remind you that cybercriminals don’t stop their attacks at desktop or laptop computers. Smartphones have become increasingly...
How Businesses Can Help Prevent the Next Cyber Attack in 2023
Regardless of the size of an organization, businesses need to be aware of cyber threats - and employees are often at the front line of a potential attack. It is understandable that small...
Ontario’s Top Stolen Vehicles and How To Prevent Auto Theft
Canadian insurers are sounding the alarm on increased auto thefts throughout Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Thieves have become more sophisticated and are using modern conveniences...
Five Insurance Related Resolutions for the New Year
Here are five smart insurance related resolutions to begin 2023.
Security for Your Home & Business this Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, our focus shifts to decorating, shopping, festivities, baking, and possibly travel. To help keep the holidays cheerful and safe, we bring you some...
How to Make Your Business Cyber Insurance Ready
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard quite a bit lately about cyber insurance. Not only are you hearing about the usual stats about cyber attack this and cyber breach that, but now the difficulty in even being able to get cyber insurance coverage for your business.