Cybercrime
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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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‘Scam’ emails from Manitoba ‘hero pay’ program are actually legit, says provinceAn email sent to people who qualified for Manitoba's 'hero pay' program that has been reported as a scam is actually legitimate, according to the province of Manitoba.ConsumerAug 7, 2020
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St. Thomas, Ont., senior duped out of $27,000 through ransomware scam: policePolice say those responsible for the scam told the victim he needed to refund the money immediately in the form of cash by withdrawing three separate amounts and couriering it to an address in Newfoundland and Labrador.CrimeAug 4, 2020
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Nearly 60% of Canadians polled say they have been targeted by cybercrimeThe Pollara survey results of 2,000 people were released Thursday as part of an effort to stimulate a national debate about cybersecurity and privacy.CanadaJul 9, 2020
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Southwestern Manitoba targeted by scammers posing as Autopac agents: MPIPeople in some rural parts of the province are being hassled by fraudsters claiming to be Autopac agents, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).CrimeMay 29, 2020
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September cyberattack cost Woodstock nearly $670,000: reportCity staff are recommending Woodstock pay off the costs with money from a provincial grant and two reserve funds.CanadaDec 10, 2019
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Canadians have lost $43 million to cybercrime in 2019: OPPOntario Provincial Police (OPP) are urging residents to be on the lookout for cybercrimes and report them crimes to police.CrimeOct 24, 2019
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Man tricks online scammer into sending him money, gives it to charityIrish student Ross Walsh found a way to turn the tables on a man who asked him for £1,000 in an emailed "business proposal."TrendingOct 2, 2019
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OPP opens centre for cyber operationsThe OPP's new cyber centre is home to the Cyber Operations Section, including a cybercrime investigations team, a digital forensics unit and a forensic video analysis unit.CrimeSep 30, 2019
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Waterloo student housing website hit by cyberattackWaterloo Regional Police are investigating the hacking of a company’s web site which rents accommodations to students in the city.CrimeSep 13, 2019
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