Online Scams
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Scrooge scammers steal Calgary girl’s “dream” Christmas giftA Calgary dad who bought his daughter "once in a lifetime" concert tickets is now warning others after the seller turned out to be a scammer.ConsumerDec 13, 2023
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Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourselfThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.CanadaAug 29, 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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Saskatchewan RCMP receive multiple reports of sexting scams involving teenage boysThe Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Maidstone RCMP have issued warnings after receiving dozens of reports of 'sextortion' incidents involving children.CrimeJan 4, 2023
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Boxing Day sales present threat of online scams to Canadians, study suggestsSome people do prefer the convenience of online shopping but security experts fear consumers aren't vigilant as scammers are watching, especially this time of year.ConsumerDec 27, 2022
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How to not get Scrooged by holiday scammersThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said $21.1 million in losses was reported in 2021 relating to frauds associated to buying or selling goods or services online.TechDec 12, 2022
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Shopping online for Black Friday? Be wary of cyber threats, federal partners warnSomething to keep in mind while online shopping: the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says 'COVID-19 has created an environment that is ripe for fraud and online criminal activity.'CanadaNov 24, 2022
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‘Virtual kidnapping’ scam prompts warning from North Vancouver RCMPPolice said software was used to make call look like it came from the victim's wife's phone and a woman could be heard pretending to be his wife in the background.CrimeNov 23, 2022
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Scammers step up game with ‘impersonation’ fraud targeting businessesA Calgary businessman is warning others after he fell victim to a text scam involving someone pretending to be his boss.ConsumerOct 25, 2022
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B.C. man has identity stolen in ransomware attack, stolen ID resurfaces in fake adsAccording to police, a Burnaby, B.C., man's stolen identity has been used to create fake driver’s licences, a fake passport and numerous fake rental ads.CrimeAug 3, 2022
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