Cybersecurity For Adults 

Stay Safe Online: For Adults

Welcome to our online safety hub for adults. This section is for working-age Canadians (roughly ages 20 to 64) who want to learn how to recognize, avoid, and report online scams, financial fraud, identity theft, and the new wave of AI-powered cybercrime.

Why Digital Safety is Critical TodaY

Adults today live a large part of their lives online. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reports that Canadians lost over $704 million to fraud in 2025, with reported losses since 2022 surpassing $2.4 billion. Because only 5 to 10 percent of fraud is ever reported, the real numbers are estimated to be many times higher. [1]

Working-age adults are increasingly targeted because they hold active credit, employment income, retirement contributions, and often manage financial decisions for older parents and younger children. Romance, investment, identity, and AI-driven impersonation scams in particular have grown sharply in the last two years. [2]

The good news: almost every online threat can be reduced or avoided with a few good habits and the right official Canadian resources to turn to for help.

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You Are Not Alone

If you have been targeted by fraud, the most important thing to know is that you are not alone, and it is not your fault. Fraud schemes are highly organized, deliberate, and rely on social engineering and emotional pressure. You can report fraud, even anonymously, to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. You can also speak to your bank, your local police, and (if you feel comfortable) a trusted friend or family member. Talking about fraud is one of the strongest ways to protect other people in your community. [1]

References

[1]  Competition Bureau Canada (Government of Canada), Fraud Prevention Month to bring hidden crime into the spotlight, March 6, 2026. https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/fraud-prevention-month-to-bring-hidden-crime-into-the-spotlight.html

[2]  Department of Finance Canada and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Government of Canada launches consultations on first ever National Anti-Fraud Strategy, March 30, 2026. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-launches-consultations-on-first-ever-national-anti-fraud-strategy.html

[3]  CBC News, Red flags for romance scams that Ontario police want you to know about, February 12, 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/romance-scam-signs-1.7457386

[4]  CBC News and Toronto Police Service, Mississauga man, woman arrested for $250K romance scam, February 16, 2026. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/romance-scams-toronto-arrest-9.7090487