Familiarizing yourself with common fraud alerts and scams is an essential step in safeguarding your personal and financial information. If you encounter any suspicious activity involving the Sun Life name, logo, or variations thereof, please contact us immediately.
Fraudsters often employ enticing promises to obtain personal information or financial assets. It's crucial to verify that you're communicating with an authorized Sun Life representative before sharing sensitive information or transferring funds.
Sun Life thoroughly investigates all reported misuse of our brand, logo, or corporate name. When we identify a scam, we provide detailed information and preventive measures on this page to help protect individuals.
Be vigilant for malicious parties impersonating legitimate Sun Life employees and advisors. Watch for these red flags:
Sun Life is dedicated to protecting job seekers from fraudulent employment offers. Be alert to these warning signs:
Remember, Sun Life never requires applicants to make advance payments for software, equipment, or any other purpose as a condition of employment.
We've observed an increase in fraudulent schemes where individuals falsely claim to represent Sun Life employees or advisors. These scams often target Canadian citizens with offers of lucrative investment opportunities or notifications of unclaimed insurance policies and payouts.
Be wary of:
Sun Life will never initiate contact to request sensitive information such as passwords, bank account details, or credit card numbers.
Be cautious of "operators" posing as Sun Life representatives. They may try to:
Sun Life keeps your policy and personal information in strictest confidence and does not disclose this information to telemarketers.
Sun Life does not engage in or sponsor lottery or sweepstakes contests. Be cautious of:
We strongly advise against cashing any such cheque or contacting any phone number provided in these communications.
For more information on various fraud schemes, consult reputable sources such as:
We recommend reviewing "The Little Black Book of Scams" available at http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/ for insights into global fraud trends.
If you've experienced financial loss due to fraud, report it to your local law enforcement agency. For additional support, consult our list of reputable organizations.
There’s a lot you can do to protect yourself, too, from strong passwords to anti-virus software to installing a personal firewall.
We use a combination of technical solutions, security practices and processes to keep your information confidential.
