Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
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Grandparent scam: Halifax seniors being targeted for significant money, police warnScammers targeting seniors in the Halifax area have prompted police to issue warnings for two suspects after multiple fraud reports.CrimeJan 23
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New extortion scam preys on people’s ‘psyche’ by using home photos, namesPolice and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre have received more than 400 reports in the past week of scam emails attempting to extort money from individuals.CrimeSep 27, 2024
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Overwhelmed with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worseMessages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link — are on the rise.CanadaMay 5, 2024
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Money Tips Monday: Protecting yourself against scams, frauds'If you suspect that you are being scammed, hang up, wait 10 minutes and call your local police service,' the RCMP said.MoneyMar 26, 2024
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Alberta woman expecting ‘The Perfect Gift’ left with near-empty gift cardAn Alberta woman is warning others after the gift card she received as a retirement present ended up almost drained before she even had a chance to use it.ConsumerNov 27, 2023
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Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourselfThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.CanadaAug 29, 2023
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5 charged in national money laundering, theft scheme involving fake investment websiteA fake website lured 'numerous' investors with high-interest investment opportunities via search engines and listed contact information for fake representatives, police said.CrimeApr 13, 2023
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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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Law enforcement raises alarm bells, ‘grandparent scam’ cost Ontarians millions last yearOfficials and advocacy groups in southern Ontario are raising the alarm at the growing number of 'grandparent scams' occurring that are costing residents millions of dollars.ConsumerMar 22, 2023
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Romance scammers target vulnerable victims using advanced AI technologyA Canadian matchmaker and dating expert says AI technology is making it more difficult to separate fake dating profiles from real ones.ConsumerMar 13, 2023
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