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Real Estate Fraud and Security – A Q&A with Marie Taylor
Canadians are more concerned about fraud today than they were 5 years ago. The reason? Fraudsters are finding increasingly sophisticated methods to get around safeguards. The continual move to a more digital…
Recognizing fraud
Which of these do you think Canadians worry about the most: break-ins, vehicle theft, fraud scams or plane crashes? If you guessed fraud scams, you’re right! Yet despite this fact, ninety-six percent of Canadians…
Coffee Break with Marie Taylor
Marie Taylor has been an integral part of FCT for almost eighteen years. In fact, having Marie on the FCT team gives us the enviable edge of being the only title insurer…
Spotlight claim: real estate fraud
Rita* purchased her dream property in 2010. Several years later, she was served with a statement of claim in relation to two mortgages that had been registered in 2015. The lender was…
Watch out for these signs of fraud when processing mortgages
Losses from fraud, especially in large transactions like purchases and refinances, can be significant. Whether you’re a lender, mortgage broker or mortgage specialist, it pays to be vigilant and investigate further when…
Tips to protect yourself from real estate fraud
We don’t often think much of giving out our basic personal information, but sometimes the simplest information can be enough for fraudsters to use. Information such as your full name, address, postal code or…
Seven signs that you may be looking at a phishing email
We all get tons of emails every day. It starts out with visiting a new website—you subscribe to their email list to receive the latest content or discounts, and the cycle repeats…
How to protect your small business from cybercrime
As a small business, keeping your customers’ data secure has never been more important, especially in this day and age when cyber security threats are more sophisticated than ever. When customers choose…
How to make sure your information is safe when you shop online
Last week, we talked about common cyber threats. By simply being online, you’re exposed to these threats; imagine the risks when you shop online with your credit card too! Here are some…
