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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A staggering $12 million in cryptocurrency was scammed away from Surrey residents last year. In 2023, Surrey RCMP received more than 220 reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency, with the vast majority related to investment scams. So far this year through January and …
Read More »Most Ontarians uncomfortable meeting up for online marketplace transactions: report
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report suggests that the majority of Ontario residents are uncomfortable meeting up in person for buying or selling items from online websites like Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji due to scams and fraud. The report, released on Tuesday by goConfirm and …
Read More »Calgary seniors try new approach to get victims to talk about scams – Calgary
In the new Seniors’ Acting Lab play Old Mule, Dot is a senior who thinks she’s in the know when it comes to scams – until she makes a friend online who ends up in an emergency and needs cash fast. Calgary actor Denise Vaile plays the role of Pearl …
Read More »Calgarians have lost over $22 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2023 – Calgary
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary police want to caution and educate the public about the red flags of cryptocurrency scams after Calgarians were swindled out of more than $22.5 million in 340 reported cryptocurrency scams so far this year. Compare that with 2022, when Calgarians lost …
Read More »Business owners in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood warn of vehicle repair scam – Toronto
A Beaches business owner has decided to speak out after he says he was nearly scammed out of his hard-earned cash. Kay Phung tells Global News he is co-owner of Velvet Beauty, a nail salon located at Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue. He says they were contacted more than …
Read More »Newcomers to Canada ‘most vulnerable’ to rental scams
A Calgary couple is warning others to be vigilant of rental scams targeting immigrants or refugees after it had to turn several hopeful renters away. Jaclyn Rhyno told Global News that over the past year, numerous people have unexpectedly popped by her home in Midnapore, claiming to be there to …
Read More »Sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams circulating ahead of tax season
Some cybersecurity experts are warning the public about several sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams already circulating well ahead of tax season. “This year’s crop to me is even more concerning in that they seem to be more accurate, no spelling mistakes, no grammatical errors. They look very legitimate and …
Read More »‘Tis the season of scamming, experts say
The holiday season is the season of taking for scammers, according to experts. “This is the holiday season and hackers and fraudsters are hard at work trying to scam individuals to essentially click on stuff and get your hard-earned money,” said cybersecurity analyst Ritesh Kotak. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said …
Read More »Surprise! These emails about returning CERB payments aren’t scams
Recipients noticed what seemed like red flags as soon as they opened the emails from Service Canada, demanding repayment of pandemic benefits. The government logo looked strange, or was broken. The text was grey, instead of the black typically used in official government correspondence. Some were written in French first, followed by …
Read More »Tech support scams are number one phishing threat, says report- The New Indian Express
By PTI BENGALURU: Tech support scams, which often arrive as a pop-up alert convincingly disguised using the names and branding of major tech companies, have become the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a new report. Tech support scams are expected to proliferate in the upcoming holiday season, as …
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