On June 20, 2019, Desjardins Group informed the public that they were subject to a data breach affecting millions of their clients. Desjardins is making efforts to contact affected clients directly. For more information on the breach visit Desjardins website:
https://www.desjardins.com/ca/personal-information/index.jsp?utm_campai…
How to Protect Yourself?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) recommends you take the following steps to help reduces the chances of identity theft or fraud:
- Be wary of emails, phone calls or mail asking for personal or financial information.
- Beware of fraudsters who will pretend to be Desjardins. Desjardins will not contact affected members by phone, email or text message.
- Victims of the recent breach should place fraud alerts with the credit bureaus.
- Stay current. Check your bank and credit card statements monthly. Report any suspicious activity.
- Report any missing mail or statements right away.
- Shred all personal and financial documents.
- Get a free credit report once a year through the two credit bureaus: Equifax and TransUnion.
If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.
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