Guides
Scam safety guides for Canadian families.
Plain-language guides on the scams targeting seniors in Canada right now, and exactly what to do in the moment — whether you're worried something is happening, or it already has.
‘Your Grandson Is in Jail’ — What to Do in the Next 10 Minutes
If you just got this call, stop and do these things in order before you send anything. A short, urgent checklist.
The Grandparent Scam in Canada: The Exact Script Scammers Use
How the emergency/grandparent scam actually unfolds, the exact phrases scammers use, how AI voice cloning changed it, and what to do if you get the call.
The Bank Investigator Scam: Why Your ‘Bank’ Wants You to Move Money to a Safe Account
A caller claims your account was compromised and asks you to move money to a safe account or read back a text code. Here's why that's always a scam.
CRA Scam Texts: What They Look Like and What to Do (Canada, 2026)
The CRA does not text you about money it says you owe. Here's what a real CRA scam text looks like, and exactly what to do if you got one.
My Elderly Parent Sent Money to a Scammer — What to Do Now
If your parent already sent money to a scammer, here is exactly what to do next, in order: bank, police, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.