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A Markham, Ont. couple is warning consumers not to get scammed by fraudsters posing as bank employees. As Sean O’Shea reports, they lost more than $14,000 to a telephone conman posing as a fraud investigator for CIBC.

Apprenticeship registrations have increased by 24 per cent; police warn residents of a wildfire donation telephone scam; previewing regional summer shows and events; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

Apprenticeship registrations have increased by 24 per cent; police warn residents of a wildfire donation telephone scam; previewing regional summer shows and events; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

The ‘Variety Show of Hearts’ has been raising funds for children in British Columbia for more than 55 years. Brothers Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley discuss how they got involved with the initiative, what it’s like performing alongside their father Jim Cuddy and their future plans.

A long-lasting two-day weather event forecast for our region; residents warned of a telephone survey scam; Kawartha Lakes Police may decide to no longer identify individuals charged with crimes; regional weather forecast. Noor Ibrahim has the details.

Telephones at the YourTV Studio in Peterborough were incessant on Sunday as people called in to donate to the Easter Seals Telethon. The Easter Seals organization works to fund mobility and accessibility equipment, scholarships and grants, as well as summer camps to help children succeed. Sam Houpt reports.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw warns seniors that there are reportedly phone calls going around saying patients can receive a COVID-19 vaccine for a fee.

A Halifax university student says he was targeted in an alleged telephone scam, but says he’s since received significant support in helping get back the money he lost. Global’s Steve Silva tells us more.

Toronto police Det. Sgt. Ian Nichol answers questions about an emerging telephone scam that has defrauded five people of $5.1 million.

Telephone and email phishing, along with schemes involving charitable donations, are among some of the most common types of scams.

A new telephone scam is targeting the 306 area code, an annoyance that could be costly if you pick up.

Mon, Feb 6: The so-called “Can you hear me?” scam started in the U.S. and is now rearing its ugly head in B.C. The scam normally targets businesses, but consumers are also getting the calls. Anne Drewa has the details.

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a puppet show might be kids programming, like Sesame Street. An new puppet show catered for adults, however, will quickly prove you otherwise. Curtis Wiebe and Willow Dekker joined Global News Morning with more on Winnipeg Puppet Slam’s latest show.

Fraudsters have a new way of convincing people to visit malicious websites, by convincing them to call a toll-free number. Global’s Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa tells us what to watch out for.

Toronto police are warning the public to be vigilant after a telephone scam netted $5.1 million from five people.

The new telephone scam warns residents they face federal charges unless the reveal their social insurance number to the caller. Police respond by saying tell them nothing.

Phones were ringing off the hook on Sunday as community members called in to donate money for the cause. The telethon airing on YourTV and Global Peterborough seeks to alleviate the costs families with children who have disabilities face when needing accessibility and mobility equipment. Sam Houpt reports…

Wed, Feb 7: A telephone scam sweeping Calgary and Alberta has prompted a warning to ignore missed overseas calls. Tony Tighe reports.