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RCMP renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after international student scammed in BurnabyPolice say the victim was tricked into making fake hostage videos and also scammed out of "tens of thousands of dollars."CrimeDec 20, 2022
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Waterloo Region police warning of another scam in the areaInvestigators say this scam targets students from Asian communities attending post-secondary schools in Waterloo. $478,000 has been lost to fraudsters.CrimeOct 13, 2022
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Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert saysDigital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.TechSep 6, 2022
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Get a text about an unpaid parking ticket? It’s a scam, warns City of VancouverThe messages appear to come from a B.C. phone number, with a "reminder" that the recipient has an overdue ticket that must be settled.CrimeJun 29, 2022
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West Parry Sound OPP warn of grandparent scam after fraudsters collect thousandsIn a couple instances, a fraudster pretended to be a grandson with a hoarse voice and on his way to get a COVID test.CrimeJul 22, 2021
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Vancouver police intercept $20K in fraud involving 96-year-old womanThe woman’s nephew learned of the fraud and contacted police.CrimeApr 30, 2021
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From vaccines to puppies: Don’t fall for these pandemic scamsCanadians should not be fearful of asking questions when they suspect a scam, a financial investment expert says.LifestyleMar 10, 2021
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Early-morning Kelowna, B.C., solicitor caught on video, RCMP looking for suspectIn the video, a middle-aged man claims his car had broken down and he was short on money for a tow truck.CanadaJan 20, 2021
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Okanagan retiree creates checklist of tips, hints for hiring contractorsAn Okanagan retiree says his bad experience with a contractor has prompted him to help prevent similar situations from happening in the community.CanadaNov 5, 2020
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Scam calls on the rise across Canada: anti-fraud centreIf you feel like you've been getting more of those annoying scam calls lately, you're not alone.CanadaAug 7, 2020
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