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Learning Centre
A wealth of up-to-date identity theft information, tips and other resources to keep you safe
Videos
Stories about identity theft and personal fraud hit the media every day. Quite often, they provide an eye-opening examination of the methods today's criminals use – and what you can do to better protect yourself. We urge you to take a few minutes to watch some of these short news stories and learn from them.
Identity theft basics
The Director of Security for the Canadian Bankers’ Association offers tips on preventing identity theft. (1:55)
Advice for Fraud Prevention Month
CTV News Express interviews Protection Power’s identity theft expert on the latest scams and fraud prevention tips. (6:13)
Protect against smartphone theft
CTV Montreal reports on a rash of mobile device thefts – and asks Protection Power how consumers can protect themselves. (5:11)
Top 10 scams of 2012
CTV takes a closer look at the Better Business Bureau's list of scams to beware of in 2012. Be sure you know how to recognize them! (2:11)
Tips to avoid credit card fraud
Debit and credit card fraud are on the rise, and Montreal police are warning customer to shop carefully.(2:14)
Identity theft crooks targeting children
Crooks are targeting children as the latest, and most vulnerable, victims of identity theft. Here's how you can keep your child safe - and ensure a secure financial future for them down the road. (2:25)
What's in your wallet?
Watch this video for some valuable identity theft protection tips, including advice on what should never be in your wallet.(5:38)
Identity theft threats in Canada
Protection Power Senior Vice-President Sylvain Patry speaks to the Sun News Network about this “crime of the information age.” (3:23)
Sony's data breach nightmare
Why did it take Sony a full week to reveal it had been hit by a cyberattack? Everyone's wondering - and more than one user has filed a lawsuit. (1:28)
Credit card fraud more sophisticated
Credit card technology is advancing – but Canadian thieves and hackers are keeping up. Experts discuss what's going on. (4:41)
Electronic pickpocketing in Canada
Taking credit: identity theft in the electronic age explores just how easy it is for thieves to steal card details from a distance
Credit Card Fraud
A look at how credit card fraud can happen – and why you should must check your credit card statements carefully. (2:10)
Photocopiers pose huge ID theft risk
Today's photocopiers do more than copy: they scan and save documents, which can often be accessed by outsiders. (2:29)
Parents stealing kids' credit
The devastation caused by a parent stealing a child's identity theft – and what to do about it. (5:10)
Canada a magnet for spam
Why spam is so rampant in Canada and what Ottawa is trying to do about it. Is it enough? (4:37)
ID theft from a Facebook quiz?
A fun Facebook quiz could actually make you a target for identity theft. (3:10)
'Brazen' Identity theft
A look at the largest case of student identity theft in the US and other similarly shocking stories. (3:10)
Why Swiping Your Plastic Is Risky
It's rampant: Marketplace investigates the latest ways thieves steal your credit and debit cards. You may not know you're at risk. (22:23)
CBC: No Justice For Identity Theft Victim
Watch and take heed: identity theft victim Mark Gorst has no credit, owns virtually nothing and is mired in debt. And the police won't do a thing. (2:46)
The Danger of Social Networking
This short video shows just how easy it is to fall prey to online threats – and how to protect yourself from them. (2:54)
ID thief gets 'slap on wrist'
A woman was dogged by an ID thief for 17 years. Finally apprehended, the thief was given just six months in jail. (2:07)
CTV: Your Mail At Risk
W5 investigates Canada's epidemic of mail theft and identity fraud. The consequences can be severe and long-lasting. (11:25)
ID Theft Funds Drug Addictions
On Canada's west coast, a ring of criminals turn to identity theft to pay for meth and other drugs. (3:31)
Identity Theft Leads to Years of Hardship
Lionel Hondier's tax return was stolen from his mailbox three years ago. His bank accounts still haven't recovered. (2:49)
'We Can't Protect You':
Investigator
50 million identities have been stolen in the last six months. Investigators say they can do little to stop the crime wave. (2:33)
Canadian Mortgage Fraud Victim Speaks
Criminals forged a house sale and literally stole a home right from under the owner's feet. One woman's story. (5:22)
Phishing Attacks Rise 4,000% In One Year
This CBS News story shows that even savvy computer users are getting caught in nasty, sophisticated phishing nets. (2:34)
CNN: Identity Theft Can Happen To You
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Here's how and here are some things you can do about it. (10:23)
ID Theft On The
Black Market
Full identities are being sold online for as little as $10! For this and more about the black market, watch this insightful tour. (3:34)
