Cybercrime

• 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.'

  Consumer

  Dec 3, 2020
• ‘Scam’ emails from Manitoba ‘hero pay’ program are actually legit, says province

  An 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.

  Consumer

  Aug 7, 2020
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• St. Thomas, Ont., senior duped out of $27,000 through ransomware scam: police

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Aug 4, 2020
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• Nearly 60% of Canadians polled say they have been targeted by cybercrime

  The Pollara survey results of 2,000 people were released Thursday as part of an effort to stimulate a national debate about cybersecurity and privacy.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• Southwestern Manitoba targeted by scammers posing as Autopac agents: MPI

  People in some rural parts of the province are being hassled by fraudsters claiming to be Autopac agents, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

  Crime

  May 29, 2020
• September cyberattack cost Woodstock nearly $670,000: report

  City staff are recommending Woodstock pay off the costs with money from a provincial grant and two reserve funds.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2019
• Canadians have lost $43 million to cybercrime in 2019: OPP

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are urging residents to be on the lookout for cybercrimes and report them crimes to police.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2019
• Man tricks online scammer into sending him money, gives it to charity

  Irish student Ross Walsh found a way to turn the tables on a man who asked him for £1,000 in an emailed "business proposal."

  Trending

  Oct 2, 2019
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• OPP opens centre for cyber operations

  The 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.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2019
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• Waterloo student housing website hit by cyberattack

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating the hacking of a company’s web site which rents accommodations to students in the city.

  Crime

  Sep 13, 2019