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COIN said
… I cannot name the foreign accent because the wokies/hardcore lefties will cry racism/racist.  

I’m pretty sure that you would not be called a racist unless the word chosen to describe the accent is a racist term.

(And, yet, here you are with describing people with whom you don’t agree morally or politically with pejorative labels.)

My bigger concern is that they will hack my counterparty.

I was one of the victims when "they" hacked Simplii a few years ago and got my financial info that way and actually did a transfer of funds.

When I was in the hospital 3 years ago, they wouldn't allow me to use the hospital computers due to fear of hacking (ransomware) even though I assured them that High Interest Savings is safe.

This will probably offend some people but be suspicious of calls/emails purporting to be something that they might not be. If possible use a landline (not cellphone) phone as they are almost impossible to hack. Also, don't trust people you don't know and don't trust strangers offering gifts if you click on their link. I was once offered a $5 credit if I click on the link.

Sorry to be so blunt.

itsme said
Simplii got hacked? Did they give back the money that was stolen?
q=simplii+got+hacked

"Yes, CIBC's Simplii Financial experienced a data breach in May 2018, impacting tens of thousands of customers. Hackers accessed personal and account information, including Interac e-transfer details, for approximately 40,000 Simplii clients. BMO also experienced a similar breach around the same time."

RetirEd said

Phone companies know they can stop this by forcing incoming calls to match their alleged number and location of origin at the connection into Canada (according to CBC and 60 MINUTES). They refuse to do so. Too profitable?

No, they can't. Bell or Telus can't determine the true originating number when the call originates from a foreign telco. A call from UK with a Canadian number caller ID could be from a Bell Mobility customer in the UK roaming with her Bell Mobility cellphone.