CIBC customers who got scammed warn about fake investigators
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.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Aug 18, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 4: June 14, 2023
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.
Crime
Jun 14, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 3: June 14, 2023
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.
Crime
Jun 14, 2023
Variety Week: Devin Cuddy & Sam Polley preview telethon on Global BC
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.
The Morning Show
Feb 24, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 2: Feb. 22, 2023
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.
Crime
Feb 22, 2023
Peterborough Easter Seals Telethon raises funds for children with physical disabilities
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.
Money
Sep 26, 2021
Hinshaw warns Alberta seniors of COVID-19 vaccine telephone scam
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.
Canada
Feb 4, 2021
International student in Halifax says he lost $6,000 in phone scam, gets money back through crowdfund
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.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 10, 2017
Telephone scam appears to target home phones: Toronto police
Toronto police Det. Sgt. Ian Nichol answers questions about an emerging telephone scam that has defrauded five people of $5.1 million.
Crime
Feb 9, 2018
These are some of the common CRA scams to look out for
Telephone and email phishing, along with schemes involving charitable donations, are among some of the most common types of scams.
Canada
Apr 9, 2018
SaskTel addressing uptick in international spam calls to Saskatchewan
A new telephone scam is targeting the 306 area code, an annoyance that could be costly if you pick up.
Global News at 10 Regina
Apr 28, 2021
‘Can you hear me?’ telephone scam pops up in B.C.
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.
Global News Hour at 6
Feb 7, 2017
Winnipeg Puppet Slam presents ‘Puppet Telethon’ at the Gas Station Theatre
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.
Global News Morning Winnipeg
Sep 26, 2017
New twist on an old telephone scam
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.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 7, 2021
Toronto police warn public after phone scam nets $5.1 m from 5 people
Toronto police are warning the public to be vigilant after a telephone scam netted $5.1 million from five people.
Crime
Feb 9, 2018
Police are receiving multiple complaints about new phone scam
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.
Oct 31, 2019
50th anniversary Easter Seals Telethon in Peterborough raises more than $97,000 for youth with disabilities
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…
Apr 10, 2022
Mysterious missed calls on cellphones part of world-wide scam
Wed, Feb 7: A telephone scam sweeping Calgary and Alberta has prompted a warning to ignore missed overseas calls. Tony Tighe reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Feb 7, 2018