Bitcoin scam
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More than $1 million lost to crypto scams this year: Guelph policeGuelph police say its fraud unit has investigated more than $1 million in losses related to cryptocurrency scams so far this year.CrimeDec 9, 2021
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Guelph woman loses nearly $8,000 in Bitcoin scam: policeTo avoid falling victim to similar scams, Guelph police are urging residents to not provide any information to callers they don't know.CrimeNov 23, 2021
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Vancouver victims lose almost $2 million in cryptocurrency scams in one weekConst. Tania Visintin with the VPD said investigators think cryptocurrency scams are being under-reported because the victims often feel shame or embarrassment.CrimeMar 19, 2021
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Another Guelph resident falls victim to Bitcoin scam: policeBitcoins transactions are almost impossible to trace and Guelph police are urging the public to be vigilant and cautious.CrimeFeb 8, 2021
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Guelph woman defrauded out of $9,000 in Bitcoin scam: policeThe bitcoin scam has been popping up in Guelph lately with at least five similar cases last year, including three in November.CrimeJan 19, 2021
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B.C. shop owner stops customer from losing thousands of dollars to Bitcoin scam'The government does not demand any payment in Bitcoin. If any Canadian government agency demands you pay your bills, your taxes in Bitcoin, it’s a sure sign it’s a scam.'ConsumerDec 3, 2020
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3rd bitcoin scam in Guelph this month costs woman $2,400This is the third such case this month in Guelph after a 15-year-old girl lost $600 and a woman was bilked out of $2,920.CrimeNov 27, 2020
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The Bitcoin craze is back. Is it different this time?Cryptocurrencies have attracted interest from big business, but Canadian regulators are still struggling to assert themselves.MoneyNov 27, 2020
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Another Guelph resident falls victim to Bitcoin scam: policeAt least four Guelph residents have fallen victim to the Bitcoin scam this year, amounting to $32,000.CrimeNov 18, 2020
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Warning issued after 78 Waterloo Region residents duped by Bitcoin scams in 2020Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning to residents after dozens of people have fallen victim to Bitcoin scams in the area.CrimeAug 20, 2020
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