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London man charged after police find ads allegedly seeking women for escort workPolice say the accused was also arrested on five outstanding warrants from different provinces across Canada.CrimeFeb 25, 2020
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Victim warns of thieves targeting online rental ads in Calgary areaSecurity experts warn that by listing items online, you can inadvertently make yourself a target.Jul 20, 2018
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Calgary bike thief caught on surveillance camera after Kijiji sale goes wrongPosting an ad on Kijiji can sometimes be an invite for thieves, and a Calgary man learned that lesson the hard way.CrimeJul 3, 2018
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Facebook, Google and others are tracking you. Here’s how to stop targeted adsAre targeted ads creeping you out? Here's how to stop them on Facebook and browsers.TechMar 28, 2018
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The internet is convinced our phones are listening to us. Here’s what the experts sayWhile the tech giants claim they don't do it, the suspicion that your cellphone and smart devices eavesdrop on you has become common online chatter.TechFeb 25, 2018
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Peterborough police make second arrest in human trafficking investigationA Peterborough man is accused of forcing an 18 year old female to have sex with others for money.CrimeOct 25, 2017
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10 million U.S. users saw Russia-linked Facebook adsFacebook said in a statement that it used modeling to estimate how many people saw at least one of the 3,000 ads.PoliticsOct 2, 2017
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Russian-bought Facebook election ads sought to exploit U.S. racial divides: reportFor example, some of the ads were reported to be in support of Black Lives Matter just as others attempted to create a negative image of the African American rights groups.PoliticsSep 25, 2017
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Facebook, Google under pressure to regulate political ads: experts"I think there will be more scrutiny, and there better be more self-regulation. Otherwise, I think regulation will be coming."TechSep 25, 2017
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Websites try to make ads more relevant to combat ad blockersAd blockers might help users navigate web pages with ease, but it also threatens the livelihood of websites and publishers that depend heavily on advertising revenueTechSep 24, 2015
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