News - Identity Theft

International Data Privacy Day is held every January 28th and Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen says it is a good time to remind residents to protect their information against the growing number of identity thieves and fraudsters.

RCMP investigators have laid charges on four individuals in relation to an ongoing investigation into rural mailbox break-ins.

While many Canadians enjoy the benefits of social networking, some are learning the pitfalls of failing to adequately protect their personal information.

Manitobans will soon have stronger protection against identity theft when legislation allowing individuals to place a security alert on their file with credit bureaus takes effect Jan. 31, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

March has been declared Fraud Prevention Month in Canada.