March is Fraud Awareness Month, so Canadian media are looking at various aspects, including protection plans. In the US, identity theft is increasing as more people log onto social media via mobile, tablet or other digital device.
Interestingly, a recent report indicates that UK credit card fraud is at 10-year low, with cheque and phone scams on the rise instead.
What to do? Don't post too much personal information; keep all operating systems and anti-virus software updated; and be alert to possible scams of all sorts.
