How to Shield Your Pension from Scammers: Tips from the Experts

Your pension is a prime target for scammers—and they’re getting smarter. In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Tamara Michèle sits down with expert Chris Howells to unpack how leaked personal data, old employer files, mail theft, and outdated contact info can all be used to hijack your retirement savings.

Learn how social engineers exploit unions, brokers, and beneficiary records, and get clear, practical tips to help you stay in control. Whether you’re unionized or not, this conversation will help you understand the real-world threats to your pension—and how to fight back.

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Key Points from the Episode
✅Stolen personal data can be used to access your pension
✅Scammers exploit union and broker-managed accounts
✅Mail theft is a real risk—use Canada Post’s tracking tools
✅Stay in regular contact with your pension manager
✅Keep your contact and beneficiary information up to date

Independent Fact Check:
Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/multiple-australian-pension-funds-hit-by-coordinated-hacking-media-reports-say-2025-04-04/

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⌚Time Stamps ⌚
00:00 Introduction: Why Protect Your Pension
00:23 How Identity Theft Threatens Your Pension
01:10 Who Manages Your Pension: Unionized vs Non-Unionized
02:25 Risks of Physical Mail to Your Financial Privacy
03:00 How Canada Post Sorts and Secures Your Mail
04:40 Postal Workers’ Load Limits and Route Management
06:01 Canada Post App: Track Your Mail Securely
07:02 Steps to Safeguard Your Pension Information
07:50 How Often to Check and Update Your Pension Details
08:30 Importance of Keeping Beneficiary Info Current
09:15 Summary: Protect Your Pension from Scammers

Anyone who wants to protect their hard-earned retirement savings—including employees in unionized or non-union workplaces, postal workers, financial brokers, and anyone managing personal pensions—will find valuable insights in this video to stay one step ahead of scammers and safeguard their financial future.