#fraud

Every Mapletechie story tagged "fraud" — news, reviews and analysis.

• Your Bank Says Personal Data Leaked. Do These Checks
  Matthew Leo · October 23, 2026

  A bank-data exposure does not always mean an account takeover. This Canadian checklist separates urgent protection steps from unnecessary panic.

• Protect Your Canadian Phone Number From SIM-Swap Fraud
  Matthew Leo · September 29, 2026

  Ask your carrier about port and SIM-change protection, secure account recovery, and know what to do if your number suddenly stops working.

• Banks Warn AI Shopping Agents Can Complicate Fraud Claims
  Matthew Leo · September 23, 2026

  AI shopping agents can research, choose and pay. Banks warn that fraud, privacy and refund rules have not caught up with that level of control.

• Check Your Canadian Credit Reports for Accounts You Don’t Know
  Matthew Leo · September 23, 2026

  Canadians can get free reports from Equifax and TransUnion. Checking both can reveal unfamiliar accounts, inquiries and errors before they grow.