Don't pay with cash, gift cards or bitcoin. Anyone wanting payment this way is a scammer.
Backup. Always have 2 copies of anything important on 2 different devices.
Check your backups. Try restoring a recent file, don't assume it's working.
Run virus scans. On a regular basis, don't assume it's working.
Never Pay For Anything. Except us.😃
If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is.
Don't trust anyone unless you start the conversation. Popups, Emails, Phone calls, your Front Door or on the street. Politely say NO and contact the company directly if interested.
Don't trust phone numbers found with Google or any other search engine. Make sure you go directly to the companies website, use the phone book or Canada411.ca.
Don't open attachments or click on links unless you are expecting them.
Hover over links to see where it points before clicking it (usually shows in bottom left of the window). Example: