COVID-19 Scams

• Better Business Bureau warns of fake COVID-19 testing appointments

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre outlines a new phone scam where someone claiming to be a medical professional booking a COVID-19 test appointment asks for personal information.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2022
  
• Edmonton barista fired after falling victim to COVID-19 delivery scam

  An Edmonton barista said she was fired after a scammer convinced her a delivery of COVID-19 personal protective equipment needed to be paid for. While no money was actually lost, the company told her she didn't follow her training.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2020
  
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• Virtual vehicle vendor scam fuelled by COVID-19 pandemic, warn Better Business Bureau

  The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to inspect the vehicle in person before handing over any money, says the Better Business Bureau.

  Consumer

  Sep 28, 2020
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• Former fraudster offers advice amid rise in pandemic scams

  'They will steal every dime they can from you,' Frank W. Abagnale, an American conman-turned security consultant says of increasing phone and online scams.

  Consumer

  Aug 26, 2020
• Scam COVID-19 emails leading to more internet fraud in Saskatoon: police

  More people in Saskatoon are falling victim to internet fraud to scam COVID-19 emails, according to Saskatoon Police Service.

  Crime

  Jun 18, 2020
• Scammers target online job seekers during COVID-19 pandemic

  The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay told Global News it has seen an increased number of calls during the COVID-19 pandemic inquiring about phony job offers.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2020
• Home improvement scams top B.C. Better Business Bureau’s list amid COVID-19

  The organization says Canadians reported losses of more than $50,000 to this particular scam between March 1 and May 31.

  Consumer

  Jun 3, 2020
• Coronavirus-related scams have defrauded Canadians $1.2M: official

  Since March 6, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received 739 reports related to the pandemic, with 178 of those attempts succeeding.

  Canada

  May 4, 2020
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• Toronto police warn of increase in various coronavirus-related scams

  Some scams include text messages requesting banking information for processing emergency government benefits related to COVID-19, police said.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Edmonton police warning of coronavirus scams after 3 lose more than $17K

  Since the novel coronavirus arrived in Alberta, police say three Edmontonians have lost $17,750 in COVID-19 related scams.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2020