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Online buying and selling: Most in Ontario say they’re anxious about meet upsA new report suggests the majority of Ontario residents are uncomfortable meeting up in person for buying or selling items through Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji due to scams.CanadaFeb 27
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Calgary seniors try new approach to get victims to talk about scamsThe Seniors' Acting Lab is exploring issues surrounding trust when it comes to both strangers and family members.CanadaJan 20
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East London, Ont. fraud investigation leads to charges for two Kitchener-Waterloo menThe victim found that after an in-home inspection where they gave a void cheque to inspectors for some "free upgrades," a $40,000 loan had been opened in their name.CrimeJan 3
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Muskoka senior loses thousands in grandparent scam, police warnOntario Provincial Police are warning those in the Muskoka area about a grandparent scam making the rounds after multiple reports from residents.CrimeOct 20, 2023
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Calgarians have lost over $22 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2023Calgary police are warning the public about cryptocurrency scams after Calgarians lost more than $22.5 million in 340 reported cryptocurrency scams so far this year.CrimeOct 17, 2023
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Calgary police warn of cryptocurrency scam involving officer impersonationsPolice said scammers often use high-pressure and fear-based tactics to get payment quickly, advising people to take the time to verify the situation.CrimeJul 5, 2023
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Calgary students warn of private career college misinformation, sales tacticsCalgary students are warning of misleading information and high-pressure sales tactics at private career colleges.EducationMay 12, 2023
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Better Business Bureau: travel scamsAhead of the busy summer travel season, Wes Lafortune with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) joins Global News Calgary with details on a new investigative study outlining some of the perils of buying into timeshares and vacation clubs.ConsumerApr 30, 2023
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Business owners in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood warn of vehicle repair scamBusiness owners in the beaches are sounding the alarm after they say they were targeted by an alleged vehicle repair scam.CanadaApr 24, 2023
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‘Double-edged sword’: Reports of fraud rise in New BrunswickAccording to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, New Brunswickers reported losing $3.15 million to fraud in 2022.ConsumerMar 8, 2023
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