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Beware of Facebook Marketplace scams: how to protect yourself

Facebook Marketplace has become a popular platform for buying and selling everything from furniture to electronics. However, its popularity has also attracted scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting users. Understanding the…

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Preventing fraud: what Coast Capital will never request from you

In today’s digital age, financial security is more important than ever. As technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Imagine receiving an urgent email from your bank asking for…

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AI deepfakes: a new breed of scam.

Cybersecurity is a technological arms race, with cybercriminals and security experts constantly striving to gain the upper hand. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), scammers have a new weapon…

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How to protect yourself from “spoofing.”

“Spoofing” websites is common practice for fraudsters – the fraudster creates a fake website that looks like the real thing, and then collects your credentials. Coast Capital monitors for these…

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How to protect yourself against phishing.

Protecting yourself from fraud is always a priority, but because October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now seems like a great opportunity to brush up on your fraud-prevention skills. Here are…

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Cyber security during COVID-19 | Global Morning News

  As more communication has moved online during the pandemic, it’s brought about more opportunities for cyber criminals to defraud people. Joining us to talk about cyber security is Jas Dhillon…

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How to protect yourself online

The internet is a part of most peoples’ daily lives now. Shopping, banking, networking – you name it, we do it online. It’s also a point of weakness for fraudsters…

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Protecting yourself on your phone

We get it – your phone is your life line. We like our phones just as much as the next person, but it’s important to make sure you’re using it…

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Protecting your debit card

You (probably) use your debit card almost every day. They’re great tools for making payments, after all. Sometimes when we use something every day, it’s easy to forget that we…

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How to get rid of that credit card debt

Whether it’s taking out a new mortgage for a home purchase or a lease on a new car, we all need to borrow money at times. That being said, debt…

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Changes are coming for the way your investments are reported

If you’re an investor and don’t know what CRM2 is, you may want to pay attention. It refers to regulatory changes that will affect the way your investments are reported.…

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8 money tips for university

The start of the school year is an exciting time. It means giddy reunions with your friends, welcome back parties, cracking open… brand new notebooks, lugging textbooks across campus, nuking…