Online scams

• RCMP issue warning following spike in social media scams

  According to police, one scam has fraudsters trying to contact their victims through a fake Facebook profile, pretending to be a relative.

  Crime

  Mar 12
• Pet scams among the most prevalent in the Okanagan in 2020

  This week, the Better Business Bureau released its "2020 Top Scams" list and said many of the scams were fueled by the pandemic.

  Consumer

  Mar 5
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• Calgary police investigate alleged ‘sea can scam’ involving local business

  Calgary police are investigating a popular scam that has been spreading across North America, and has allegedly arrived in Alberta's largest city.

  Consumer

  Jan 21
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• Police in B.C.’s Southern Interior issue warning of sextortion scams

  Police said as the online romantic relationship grows, the unsuspecting victim is encouraged to send explicit photographs or video of themselves.

  Crime

  Jan 21
• Recent rental scams in Saskatoon are reminder to think twice when shopping online: police

  The Saskatoon Police Services is urging people browsing buy, sell and rent websites to err on the side of caution after an increase of online scams and fraud.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2020
• Virtual vehicle vendor scam fuelled by COVID-19 pandemic, warn Better Business Bureau

  The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to inspect the vehicle in person before handing over any money, says the Better Business Bureau.

  Consumer

  Sep 28, 2020
• Saskatchewan RCMP seek 3 suspects involved in online romance scams, victims out $2M

  Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for three suspects in connection with a multi-million-dollar online romance investigation.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2020
• Public warned of online ‘free trial’ scams during coronavirus pandemic

  With people spending more time online during the coronavirus pandemic, scams offering "free trials" are luring in unsuspecting consumers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

  Consumer

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Edmontonians lost $723K to online merchandise, ticket frauds in 2019

  Edmonton police came out with a warning about online merchandise and ticket fraud Monday morning, saying people in the city lost more than $723,000 to the scams last year.

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2020
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• Kingston police warning public of uptick in online ‘romance scams’

  According to police, romance scams start on online dating apps when scammers seek out individuals — both men and women — and initiate a relationship.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2019