Public advisory on Phishing - The United States and Canada have jointly issued a publication
describing phishing and giving the public information on what to do
about it. This is an excellent overview and well worth a look. It also includes valuable information and resources for victims of identity theft.
Free Crdit Report: Every Canadian can ask for a free credit report once a year from
TransUnion LLC or
Equifax Inc.
-or pay a fee to monitor it online. Keeping close tabs on your credit score is a good
idea in an era when sensitive data can be obtained over the Internet.
National Do Not Call List: The launch date of the National DNCL is September 30, 2008.
Consumers can register on the National DNCL to reduce the number of telemarketing calls
they receive. Registration is free:
www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca or call 1-866-580-DNCL (3625).
CRTC Fact Sheet.
