Sun Life is a name that people around the world trust. Criminals try to use that trust to their advantage, through misusing our brand, logo or corporate name for fraudulent activities. That’s why we need to continuously monitor and thoroughly investigate these activities, to protect our good name and to protect our clients.
If you suspect you’ve been the victim of an attempted fraud using the Sun Life name, contact us immediately.
The common schemes criminals are using to take your money in the name of Sun Life – and how to avoid them
Phishing, pharming, social engineering and other ways criminals use modern technology and old-fashioned trickery to steal from you
It’s old advice, but it’s still valid: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here are some important points about common frauds you might run across:
Lotteries
Personal loans
Making payments
Identity theft
Do your research. Make sure the people and companies you deal with are legitimate. You can find helpful information through reputable sources here, Anti-fraud site and reporting agencies.
Contact us if:
Trust your instincts: If something doesn’t feel right to you, it may be a scam. And if something you think is a scam turns out to be a genuine business message from Sun Life, don’t worry – we’ll be glad you asked us about it.