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Budget Planning and Fraud Prevention ‘Top the List’ this Holiday Season - Seite 2

“Fraudsters and identity thieves don’t take time off for the holidays, so it is essential to remain vigilant and to take steps to protect yourself,” added Kuzmic. “Be careful about where you shop and be mindful of the information you share online.”

TOP TIPS TO HELP CONSUMERS AVOID FRAUDSTERS AND IDENTITY THIEVES
1. Only shop with trusted retailers and be careful at the checkout
2. Regularly check your credit reports and bank statements for suspicious activity
3. Be careful about what information you share on social media and be careful about clicking on links in emails or text messages
4. Use strong passwords that are changed regularly and two-factor authentication for your
online accounts
5. Avoid using public Wi-Fi to shop online

Visit the Equifax Canada website for additional tips to help you budget and protect yourself and your family against fraudsters and identity thieves.

^{*An online survey of 1,564 Canadians was completed between September 15-18, 2023, using Leger’s online panel. The margin of error for this study was +/-2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20.} 

^{** Equifax Canada commissioned Leger to conduct an online survey with 300 Canadian small (271) and medium-sized (29) business owners/leaders/decision makers within the Food, Construction, Retail, and Travel Industries. It was completed between August 28 and September 13, 2023, using Leger’s online panel.}

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