Protect the older adults you serve from online fraud

Canadians reported $643 million in fraud losses in 2024, across more than 108,000 reported cases, a figure that has risen nearly 300 percent since 2020. 

Adults aged 60 and older accounted for 40.3 percent of those losses (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 2025). The Centre estimates that only 5 to 10 percent of fraud is ever reported. Your patrons and residents are online now. The safety education built for them is not.

Digital Self+ is based in Niagara, Ontario. We deliver sessions in person across the Niagara region and virtually anywhere in Canada.

Built for organizations serving older adults

What your organization gets

How it works

How pricing works

Start with a free intro session, delivered live to your seniors with your coordinator in the room. No cost and no obligation.

If it is a fit, we design a paid pilot scaled to your budget. A pilot is typically an 8 to 12 week engagement and can be funded through your existing programming budget, a grant, or a community sponsor, so it can stay free for the seniors who attend.

Organizations that want lasting protection move to an annual program, because online threats change constantly and seniors benefit from regular reinforcement.

Pilots typically start around $2,500 as a founding-partner rate, and are often fully covered by a grant or community sponsor. Ask us what funding options fit your organization. 

Be one of our founding Niagara partners

Digital Self+ is a new program, and we are selecting a small group of founding partner organizations across the Niagara region. Founding partners receive priority scheduling, a direct say in the session content their community needs most, and preferred pilot pricing. Digital Self+ Inc. is incorporated in Ontario, so partnering adds no liability to your organization.

What the free intro session includes

A 45 to 60 minute live session for older adults, in person or online.

Plain-language examples of the scams, phishing, and impersonation attempts seniors actually receive.

A calm, judgment-free format where participants can ask questions without embarrassment.

Simple habits participants can use the same day.

A short written summary for your organization after the session.

What participants walk away able to do

Recognize the most common scam patterns targeting seniors today.

Pause and verify before clicking a link, replying, or sharing personal or financial details.

Know what to do, and who to tell, when something feels wrong.

What your organization provides

A room or meeting space, in person, or a video link for an online session.

A staff member or coordinator in the room.

Help inviting participants.

Optional: a screen or projector.

What Digital Self+ provides

The full session plan and a trained facilitator.

Senior-friendly explanations and real examples.

Discussion prompts and printed takeaways.

A participation and confidence summary for your team.

The gap is open now

The federal Digital Literacy Exchange Program ended on March 31, 2025. It had supported digital literacy initiatives for Canadians facing barriers, including people aged 65 or older, low-income individuals, newcomers, rural residents, and others. Digital Self+ helps local organizations continue practical digital safety education where the need remains.

Sources: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre / Department of Finance Canada, 2025; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Digital Literacy Exchange Program, 2025.