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Crypto

What are the risks of trading crypto?

Before you invest in bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, understand how to manage their risks—including the errors you might...

What are the risks of trading crypto?
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Crypto

10 common crypto scams and how to avoid them

Crypto scams are rising in Canada. Learn about the most prevalent schemes and how to protect yourself.

10 common crypto scams and how to avoid them
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Retired Money

Canadian seniors, watch out for these scams

Financial fraud is proliferating and growing ever more sophisticated. How to protect yourself and your elderly loved ones from...

Canadian seniors, watch out for these scams
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Financial literacy

“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud

Receive a sus text? Does an email look off? Is a family member asking for money? Why is the...

“Can I get scammed through an e-transfer?”—and other questions about protecting yourself from fraud

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MoneyFlex

6 phishing scams targeting young Canadians (and how not to fall for them)

Gen Z isn’t immune to phishing scams. Find out the most common schemes targeting young Canadians and 7 ways...

6 phishing scams targeting young Canadians (and how not to fall for them)
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Ask MoneySense

Financial fraud in Canada: What to do if your bank account or credit card is compromised

Fraudsters can exploit victims through text, email and other means. What are your options if that happens?

Financial fraud in Canada: What to do if your bank account or credit card is compromised
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Crypto

How to protect your crypto from hacks

How to protect your crypto from hacks
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Taxes

I’m a victim of CERB fraud—years later, I’m still dealing with the tax implications

Working through a tax discrepancy with the CRA shouldn’t be difficult, but my experience tells a different story. Here’s...

I’m a victim of CERB fraud—years later, I’m still dealing with the tax implications

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What to do if you lose your wallet

Many of use know the panicked feeling of discovering that a wallet full of bank cards, credit cards and...

What to do if you lose your wallet

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