Exploring Online Banking
and Shopping
Participants will explore their current banking and shopping habits, learn how to safely bank and shop online, as well as when and how online banking and shopping can be helpful as an alternative to conventional methods.
Resources
Online Banking
Government of Canada web page on online banking
https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/online-banking.html
Online and mobile banking tips for beginners
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/online-mobile-banking-tips-beginners/
Contact your bank to talk with someone about setting up online banking
Internet Safety
Savings
FlashFood
https://www.flashfood.com/
Get massive savings on fresh food items like meat and produce that are nearing their best before date at grocery stores across Canada and the U.S.
Camel Camel Camel
https://ca.camelcamelcamel.com/
Our free Amazon price tracker monitors millions of products and alerts you when prices drop, helping you decide when to buy.
Online Shopping
Government of Canada web page on online shopping:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/Oca-bc.nsf/eng/ca03058.html
How to do your grocery shopping online:
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Your-Grocery-Shopping-Online
Government of Canada web page on buying prescription medications online: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/buying-drugs-over-internet.html
Connect Safely pamphlet on online shopping:
https://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Shopping-cover.webp
Government of Canada web page on buying consumer products online:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/buying-consumer-products-online.html
Government of Ontario Site on Safe Online Shopping
https://www.ontario.ca/page/safe-online-shopping
RCMP Article on Buy-and-Sell Crimes
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/buying-and-selling-online
Equifax – Help Keep You Identity and Financial Information Safe
https://www.consumer.equifax.ca/en/personal/
education/identity/safe-online-shopping/
Transunion – Fraud Victims Resources
https://www.transunion.ca/assistance/fraud-victims-resources
