Crypto Scams

• Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourself

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• British Columbians scammed out of $24M in crypto-fraud schemes in 2022

  Canadians 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.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2023
  
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• Home improvements, cryptocurrency among riskiest scams of 2022: Better Business Bureau

  The Better Business Bureau has released its annual Risk Report, highlighting cryptocurrency and home repairs as among the Top 10 Scams affecting Canadians in 2022.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2023
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• Maidstone RCMP report more than $570K lost to cryptocurrency scams in 2022

  'Once a crypto transaction has been complete, it cannot be reversed,' RCMP said. 'If the investment looks too good to be true, it probably is.'

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2023
• Manitoba teams up with Winnipeg police to crack down on crypto cybercrime

  The province is giving $100,000 to Winnipeg police to support efforts against new online scams and crypto-related cybercrime.

  Crime

  Aug 3, 2022