Internet Scams

• Cyber scams continue to rise in Saskatoon, police data shows

  Throughout the pandemic, people relied on their electronic devices more than usual. Statistics show that the amount of internet scams in Saskatoon has skyrocketed.

  Tech

  Oct 9, 2021
  
• Fake brand ambassador offers targeting influencers on social media

  Brand ambassador scams are rising in popularity as it targets users who are active on social media, according to the Better Business Bureau.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
  
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• 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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• Calgary police warn businesses about fake e-mail purchase orders claiming to be from the U of C

  Police are asking local businesses to be wary of electronic orders, especially if the e-mail address looks unusual.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2019
• Calgary police warn international students about ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam

  Calgary police said there have been similar "virtual kidnappings" in other cities across the country and that the scammers use similar techniques to try to get money out of their victims.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2018
• More sophisticated scams target mobile users

  Consumers need to be ever wary of internet scams to get money or personal information. Scams are becoming more sophisticated and it's easy to fall into the trap.

  Tech

  Jun 16, 2015
• Twitter sends employees fake spam to see if they’ll fall for it

  The next phishing email you get could be from your boss. With high-profile security breaches on the rise companies are on the defensive and want to make sure their employees are not a hack waiting to happen.

  Tech

  Feb 13, 2015