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Canadians lose millions every year from identity theft and online scams

October 2, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – In 2016 alone, Canadians lost $40 million due to online scams. Millennials and Generation Z in particular have become natural targets because of their strong presence on social media. Online security breaches and identity theft are on the rise, which is why Aviva Canada is stepping up to help educate people on how to protect themselves and their families. Watch this eye-opening and interactive video to learn tips on how to avoid various theft tactics such as online scams and “skimming” – when thieves install a fake credit card reader to steal numbers and record PINs with small cameras.