KnowledgeFlow – About Us
The KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation Is Canada’s ONLY Non-Profit Dedicated Exclusively To Cybersafety Education And Innovation.
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KnowledgeShare is a community partnership between KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation, Durham Regional Police Service, Victim Services of Durham Region, & The Town of Ajax.
69% of seniors have experienced a fraud attempt
28 Million Canadians have been impacted by cybersecurity incidents
Our Top Resources on Scams that Target Adults 55+
Gift Card Safety: how to avoid scams when buying and using gift cards
Gift card scams are on the rise. Access our gift card safety resource here! View, download, and share with family and friends. Cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa discusses gift card scams with CBC Radio…
Scammer Trick: Caller ID Spoofing. Why you can no longer trust your call Display
Scammers can impersonate any phone number and any organization through ‘spoofing’. You can no longer trust the name and number on your display, no matter what type of phone you use. Fraudsters use…
“The Unusual Activity on Your Account” Email scam example
This Scam Hall of Shame winner is “The Unusual Activity in Your Account Email”. This example is supposedly from Amazon, but this type of email is used by scammers to imitate all sorts…
Scammer trick: Phishing – How to Spot It and Stop It
This tip sheet explains the typical signs of Phishing which are scams designed to trick victims into giving personal information or $.
Romance Scams: How to Spot One
If your new relationship partner has asked for gift cards, loans, or payment of any kind to travel to meet you or deal with a personal emergency, proceed with caution. Romance scams can…
The Fake Invoice Scam – Visual
Be wary of emails and texts claiming that your subscription has been renewed or that there is a problem with your payment. Links may take you to fraudulent websites and attachments may contain…
Common Online Scams Part 1
With the internet now right in our pockets, the opportunities for online scams are endless. Make sure not to fall for these common scams
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