Protect yourself from scams and fraud
Jun 06, 2022 12:00 PM
Julio Batres Gavidia
Protect yourself from scams and fraud

Technology and the pandemic have unfortunately made it easier for frauds and scams. According to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, last year  was a very costly year for Canada. Over 67,000 Canadian fell victim to frauds and scams at a cost of $380M!

 

This year the numbers are even more alarming, as of April 30, 2022, over 18,000 Canadians have reported falling victims to scams and frauds at a reported lost of $163.9M! Now those are only the reported cases. The actual numbers are even higher.

 

The club’s President-Elect, Julio Batres-Gavidia will be giving us some tips and tricks on how to protect yourself from falling victims to online and telephone scammers. He will focus on:

 

Educating yourself on common fraud techniques

Securing your devices

Avoiding phishing scams

Protecting Your Credit

Tips on using shopping platforms such as Amazon, E-Bay, etc.

Two-Step verification - What is it and why you should be using it.

Protecting your passwords

 

Julio is currently the CEO of Paradigm Ventures Niagara Inc. An innovative technology company that develops  immersive digital experiences and provide consulting service to world class retail companies and international brands such as HP, Staples, Compugen and Holt Renfrew. As an experienced tech developer and systems engineer he has delivered demonstrations, and talks at symposiums and seminars on the topic of next level reality technologies and cybersecurity at various technological conventions across Canada, including SiberX, Toronto District School Board Conference and the Annual GRICS General Conference.