6 phishing scams targeting young Canadians (and how not to fall for them) - MoneySense

6 phishing scams targeting young Canadians (and how not to fall for them) - MoneySense

Young Canadians aged 18 to 34 report that, despite being raised in the digital era—where smartphones were toys before they could even talk—they are now the target of online fraudsters. And, nearly one-third of have taken the bait.  With 41% of scams happening on dating and social apps, why are social-media-savvy Canadians falling victim to them? We’re looking at the top six phishing scams aimed at young Canadians and sharing expert advice from c…