Police share safety tips to prevent online romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Officers warn that those looking for love online should be aware that romance scams often begin on social media or online dating sites. Continue reading
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Ontario appeals court upheld investment con artist’s four-year prison sentence
A crooked investment adviser who scammed more than a dozen long-time friends and other unsuspecting clients out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has had his four-year prison sentence upheld and his fine increased sharply on appeal. Continue reading
Delta police warn of overseas sextortion scam targeting teen boys and men
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to police, the scammers have been reaching out to their targets using social media, including apps and video chat. Continue reading
Man poses as distressed family member to defraud Kingston woman of 10K: police
The fraudsters convinced the woman to send $10,000 by posing as a family member in distress, police say. Continue reading
Here’s how to tell between a genuine CRA phone call and a scammer
Scam calls are becoming so commonplace that legitimate CRA agents are finding it increasingly difficult to reach scam-wary Canadians who hang up on them and refuse to return their calls. Continue reading
Scam alert: No, BC Hydro won’t cut your power if you can’t pay in Bitcoin
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The company says it never, ever takes payment in pre-paid cash or credit cards, nor does it accept Bitcoin. Continue reading
Vancouver woman says used truck she bought on Craigslist was transferred to someone else
By Tanya Beja Reporter
A Vancouver woman is warning others after a vehicle she purchased was transferred to someone else, without her knowledge or consent. Continue reading
Orillia OPP warn of scam targeting local businesses
Police are investigating after receiving complaints of fraud at local businesses in the Orillia area. Continue reading
The multi-billion dollar business of deceptive and costly ‘free’ trials
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Free trial offers can lure consumers into so-called “subscription traps” hooking them to pricey shipments of products they didn’t explicitly agree to buy. Continue reading
Woman accused of using fake firefighter husband to collect Calif. wildfire donations
A California woman has been accused of inventing a firefighter husband in order to solicit donations for wildfire relief on social media. Continue reading