


Your Easy Guide to Staying More Secure & Protecting Your Identity Online
Protecting your personal information online isn't just a good idea, it’s an important step in stopping fraud and safeguarding your financial well-being. Get simple tips to help protect your digital life.

What is Digital and Online Identity Theft?
Learn how to protect yourself from spyware and ransomware to help keep your personal data safe.

7 Common Types of Identity Theft
Fraud, including identity theft, can happen to anyone. Learn more about different types of identity theft and what you can do to help protect against it.

How to Protect Your Identity When You Have a Lost Wallet
A lost wallet can put your finances and identity at risk. Being prepared can help you act fast to cancel your bank and credit cards to minimize the risk to your future.

5 Traveling Habits that Can Put You at Risk of Identity Theft
No matter where you're traveling, certain habits can put you at risk of identity theft. Here are 5 habits to break.

Steer Clear Of These Holiday Scams
During the holiday season, fraudsters take advantage of all that shopping to pull some sneaky tricks. Learn how to spot the fakes and help protect yourself this holiday season.

What is Phishing? Recognizing Phishing Attempts Before It's Too Late
The goal of phishing is to get you to take the bait -- and hand over personal or financial information. Learn more about how to recognize a phishing scam when you see one.

How Can I Help Protect Myself from Identity Theft?
Learn about steps you should consider taking to better protect your personal information.

Holiday shopping tips to save money and help protect your identity
From shopping sales to homemade gifts, there are plenty of ways to show your loved ones you care without breaking the bank, or putting yourself at risk of identity theft.

Don’t Let ID Thieves Ruin Your Holiday Season
Identity thieves don’t take time off during the holiday season. We have tips to help you stay vigilant and help protect your identity — at any time of year.

What You Need To Know About the Dark Web And Protecting Your Identity
Many people believe it’s a matter of when, not if, your data will end up on the dark web. While there’s not much you can do to remove your data from the dark web, reporting the fraud and monitoring your financial accounts can help you protect your identity and your financial future.

Data Breaches Are on the Rise. How Can You Help Protect and Restore Your Identity?

How Can I Place a Fraud Alert on My Equifax Credit Report?
There are two types of fraud and identity theft alerts you can proactively - or reactively - place on your Equifax credit report.

Why is Cybersecurity Important?
To a hacker or fraudster, your devices are a treasure trove of information. Learn about some of the cyber threats you could face, and why cybersecurity is important.

What Do I Do After a Data Breach?
Millions of people have had their information stolen among the dozens of breaches that have happened over the past few years. Understand what information was compromised and how to protect yourself against further attacks against your identity.

Shopping Online? Help Keep Your Identity and Financial Information Safe
It can help you avoid crowds and traffic, but shopping online can also put you at risk of identity theft or fraud. Here are some suggestions to help you browse more safely.

Survey: What Steps Do You Take to Help Protect Your Personal Information?
Canadians are taking some steps to help protect their personal information, but aren't adopting other habits, an Equifax survey finds -- despite the fact that threats of identity theft and fraud are on the rise.

Helping Protect Seniors From Fraud and Identity Theft
Fraud is the top crime against older Canadians. Make sure the seniors in your life are aware of fraud and identity theft risks and steps they can take to help protect themselves.

I Was A Victim Of ID Theft. What Should I Do?

Can an Identity Thief Steal Your Home?

How To Spot Signs Of ID Theft

What Is Identity Theft?
Learn more about identity theft and how identity thieves can use your personal information for financial gain.
Learn how you can help protect your child’s identity while they’re away at school
Being away at college or university is full of firsts, but you don’t want one of those to be identity theft. Learn how to help protect your child’s identity while they’re away at school.

How Does Identity Theft Happen?
Identity thieves have gotten more sophisticated in their methods. Check out this list of ways identity theft may occur.

4 Things to Do if Your Credit or Debit Card is Lost
If you can't find your credit or debit card, you may be worried about the possibility of fraudulent charges. Here are four steps you can take right away.