Pandemic Scams
-
Pet scams among the most prevalent in the Okanagan in 2020This week, the Better Business Bureau released its "2020 Top Scams" list and said many of the scams were fueled by the pandemic.ConsumerMar 5, 2021
-
Former fraudster offers advice amid rise in pandemic scams'They will steal every dime they can from you,' Frank W. Abagnale, an American conman-turned security consultant says of increasing phone and online scams.ConsumerAug 26, 2020
-
-
Advertisement
-
Scammers target online job seekers during COVID-19 pandemicThe Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay told Global News it has seen an increased number of calls during the COVID-19 pandemic inquiring about phony job offers.CrimeJun 9, 2020
Trending
-
CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year297 Read
-
Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards173 Read
-
Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold146 Read
-
Cutting it close: N.B. man claims $64M lotto win just 19 days before expiry127 Read
-
10 items every new parent should add to their baby registry125 Read
-
Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch76 Read
-