How to protect yourself from scams and fraud
Common scams to be aware of Keeping your money safe and secure is one of our top priorities — and we want to help make it one of yours too.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Coast Capital Savings is in Courtenay
We’ve opened the doors at our newest branch in Courtenay and are excited to bring the Simple financial help we’re known for to this beautiful community on Vancouver Island. We spoke with Christine…
What $200 can do for your business
Being your own boss has its perks. Flexibility, making important business decisions, even getting to work from home in your pajamas. But being your own boss also comes at a…
RRSP vs TFSA. Which is better for you?
The great debate: TFSA vs RRSP With the RRSP contribution deadline just around the corner, it’s important to know about all your savings options. Today we break down which savings…
