Bitcoin Scam
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British Columbians scammed out of $24M in crypto-fraud schemes in 2022Canadians lost a whopping $530 million in 2022 to fraud and cybercrime, with $24 million in crypto-scam losses taking place in B.C. alone. Police offer tips to help prevent more.CrimeMar 22, 2023
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Cops warn of crypto scam after Winnipegger loses $168,000Police are warning Winnipeggers about investing in cryptocurrency after a local resident was scammed out of the equivalent of $168,000 in bitcoin.CrimeMar 1, 2023
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Businesses warn of costly and dangerous fake reservation, party planning scamTwo Alberta businesses are warning others after someone tried to scam them out of thousands of dollars and put their personal safety at risk.ConsumerJan 23, 2023
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Nova Scotia warns public of crypto scam resulting in ‘unrecoverable’ lossesThe Nova Scotia Securities Commission says it's estimated more than $1 billion has been lost to 'pig butchering' crypto scams in North America since 2021.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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$7,500 bitcoin fraud in Thames Centre, Middlesex OPP investigateAccording to investigators with Middlesex OPP, a new bitcoin scam involves a victim receiving a phone call from an unknown number claiming they've been subject to identity theft.CrimeNov 21, 2022
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Calgary pub owner foils popular fraud making the rounds across CanadaA Calgary business is warning others after it was the target of the so-called "utility disconnection" scam making the rounds in Canada.ConsumerOct 24, 2022
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Saskatoon police warn of ‘hacked’ scam demanding Bitcoin, bank transfer from victimsSPS are warning about a scam starts with a computer pop-up window or phone call claiming that the device has been hacked and the victim needs to do something to stop it.CrimeJun 6, 2022
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Alberta man conned out of thousands of dollars thanks to new twist on old scamAn Alberta man is warning others after falling victim to scammers who conned him out of thousands of dollars with an elaborate bitcoin scheme.ConsumerMay 12, 2022
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Guelph, Ont. police seeing an increase in cryptocurrency investment scamsIn a news release on Monday, the service said this is not a localized scam and that other major cities have been hit as well.CrimeMar 28, 2022
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Cryptocurrency fraud ‘exploding’ in Canada, according to consumer advocacy groupsA Calgary woman, along with the BBB and the Alberta Securities Commission, are warning investors of cryptocurrency fraud after complaints explode.ConsumerJan 24, 2022
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