Email Scams

• Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourself

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• Scam COVID-19 emails leading to more internet fraud in Saskatoon: police

  More people in Saskatoon are falling victim to internet fraud to scam COVID-19 emails, according to Saskatoon Police Service.

  Crime

  Jun 18, 2020
  
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• FedEx holiday email scam: How to spot a fake message, and what to do

  On its website, FedEx Canada explains that the company never sends "unsolicited emails" to customers.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2017
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• It’s getting harder to victimize Canadians online, but study still finds weak spots

  Canadians are typically well-informed when it comes to cyber-security, a new survey has found, but there is still room for improvement in areas like password protection.

  Canada

  May 1, 2017
• Edmonton minor hockey association thwarts costly email scam

  After a Calgary minor hockey association was bilked out of nearly $100,000, an Edmonton minor hockey club managed to thwart a similar type of scam.

  Crime

  Feb 27, 2017
• Tax season, scam season: Don’t fall for CRA income tax email scams

  These deceptive emails are often so-called phishing scams, a type of online identity theft often used by criminals to trick users into handing over personal data and online passwords.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2017
• A Gmail phishing scam is tricking users into handing over their private info

  A newly discovered phishing scam is tricking even the most tech-savvy Gmail users into handing over their login information.

  Tech

  Jan 17, 2017
• Tax scammers posing as the CRA are once again targeting Nova Scotians

  Nova Scotians have been receiving threatening and coercive emails and phone calls that demand money and personal information.

  Oct 27, 2015
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• Canadians see increase in WhatsApp email scam

  WhatsApp users may want to keep a watchful eye on their inbox. Many Canadian web users have reported seeing an increase in suspicious emails claiming to be sent from the mobile messaging service.

  Tech

  Mar 26, 2015