With the Christmas season in full swing, many of us will be out shopping and spending, trying to get those last few items to put under the Christmas tree. But while you're out trying to...
Steer Clear of Card Skimmers this Holiday Season
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Why Your Business Needs Cybercrime Insurance Right Now
It wasn't long ago that the idea of "cyber crime” would have been a punchline on a late night talk show, or a plot point in The Matrix, but if the past year of high profile hacks and...
Insurance for the Daredevil
Sometimes you just need to break loose and do something wild to feel like you're really living. Maybe that means jumping out of a plane. Or maybe diving deep beneath the waves and...
Getting your Home Ready for the Fall
As September draws to a close, the slight chill of the fall will soon be upon us. While some see the fall as the time to start winding down their home and lawn care routines, smart...
Keeping your Cottage Safe this Season
After you've done all the work opening your cottage, getting everything set up, and taking care of every little expense related to it, you're going to want to get some serious relaxation...
Keep an Eye on your Credit Card Statement for Post-Holiday Surprises
After the Holidays are over, checking your credit card bill might be the last thing you want to do. "Santa” was very generous this year and while he might get to fly back to the North Pole...
Would you Shop at a Retailer That Lost your Personal Information?
If a company compromised your personal information - your credit cards or social insurance number - how long would it take you to trust them again? Months? Years? Would you ever consider...
Fraud Prevention Month
While most of us associate March with vacation breaks and the dwindling days of winter, it is worth remembering that March is also National Fraud Prevention month as well! Started in 2004...
Beware of Cyber Crime this Holiday Season: Part 2
As the holidays wrap up and the boxing week sales start flying, it's a great chance to save on some amazing deals! Sadly, it's also a great time for online scammers to try and hustle...
Protect Your Credit
Protect Your Credit In our previous article, we asked this question: A recent BMO study revealed that what percentage of Canadians always buy medical insurance before traveling?...
Home Burglary Protection
Property crime represents 35% of all reported crime in Canada. These incidents include breaking and entering, theft, fraud, motor-vehicle theft, and being in possession of stolen goods. Of...
Small Companies are targets for Cybercrime
A recent study reported that small businesses are cybercriminals' favourite target for two reasons: they have a lot worth stealing-such as bank-account information, customer data and...
Break-ins and Auto Thefts decreased in 2011
Statistics Canada reports that there were fewer break-ins and auto thefts in 2011. For more details on this survey check out the article we found.
FSCO warns of mail scam using Aviva Canada logo
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is telling consumers to be on the alert for a mail scam that is using the Aviva Canada logo, address and name. Designed to look like...
5 Tips for Vacationing Homeowners
With the warmer weather coming people are opening their cottages and trailers getting ready to spend the summer weekends and vacations away from home. Aviva claims data shows that...
What rate does your Credit Card charge?
Canadian credit card fees are among highest in the world...what you need to know! Protect yourself by becoming aware of higher fees. To learn more, click here.
Electronic Immobilizers
Electronic Immobilizers have been installed in all new vehicles in Canada since 2007. They are having a significant effect in reducing car thefts, so the vast majority of vehicles stolen...
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud or Identity Theft
'Tis the season for kindness, joy and giving 'Tis the season to also beware of credit card fraud and identity theft Click here to learn more about how to avoid becoming a victim this...
Telephone Fraud
A telephone fraud scam continues to target consumers across Canada. The scam, which received wide publicity in November and December and was highlighted by the Insurance Bureau of Canada...