Online Fraud
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Man charged in ‘spear phishing’ scam that sought $94,000 from Hamilton shelter: policePeel Regional Police say they've charged a 33-year-old man in an alleged spear phishing scam that took money from Good Shepherd in Hamilton, Ont.CrimeOct 4, 2023
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, March 6Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, March 6.Mar 6, 2023
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Puppy scam: South Simcoe police warn residents about buying pets onlineBuyer beware. South Simcoe police are cautioning residents to be wary of buying pets online after an Innisfil, Ont., woman lost hundreds of dollars to a puppy scam.CrimeJan 6, 2023
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Cobourg woman arrested for online buy-and-sell fraud: policeIn early December 2022, police launched an investigation after receiving a report of fraud involving online buy-and-sell transactions.CrimeJan 3, 2023
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Manitoba RCMP investigate online puppy scam that targeted New Bothwell womanManitoba RCMP are investigating an online scam that targeted a victim in New Bothwell and encouraging Manitobans to be cautious of fraud.CrimeNov 29, 2022
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Edmonton police lay more than 160 charges in online fraud investigationInvestigators allege the suspects collected more than $190,000 worth of property in about 70 different incidents.CanadaSep 23, 2022
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Resident loses $108K in bitcoin scam: Central Hastings OPPPolice say the victim said the company had been mentioned several times online and therefore they believed it to be reputable.CrimeJul 19, 2022
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Alberta small business owner questions security of giant job search website IndeedA Calgary business owner is concerned about the security of job-searching site Indeed after being hacked and frozen out of her account.CanadaMar 3, 2022
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Albertans increasingly falling victim to social media fraud and hacks: BBBThe Better Business Bureau says Albertans are becoming increasingly victimized by online fraud, but there are ways you can protect yourself from getting hacked.ConsumerFeb 8, 2022
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Costly scams rob Canadians of hundreds of millions of dollars in 2021Scammers were out in full force in 2021, robbing Canadian consumers of more than $200 million using various frauds and schemes.ConsumerDec 31, 2021
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