Social Media Fraud

• Developmentally delayed Guelph woman defrauded of more than $5,000: police

  Guelph police say a woman had been in contact with someone through a popular social media site who asked the woman for help moving to Canada.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2022
  
• Albertans increasingly falling victim to social media fraud and hacks: BBB

  The Better Business Bureau says Albertans are becoming increasingly victimized by online fraud, but there are ways you can protect yourself from getting hacked.

  Consumer

  Feb 8, 2022
  
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• Social media scammers cause trouble for Edmonton business

  Jara Wu, the co-owner of Encore Medical Rejuvenation in west Edmonton, is sharing her experience with a social media scam that cost her $2,000.

  Tech

  Mar 18, 2021
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• New Brunswick RCMP issue warning about purchasing items over social media

  New Brunswick RCMP say so far, six complaints are being investigated in the Acadian Peninsula between Tracadie-Sheila, N.B., and Ste-Marie-St-Raphaël, N.B.

  Crime

  Jul 27, 2019
• Social media and Kijiji fraud cases over stolen property on the rise: Calgary police

  Calgary police Service say there's have been an increase in fraud cases involving someone posting on Facebook or Kijiji offering rewards for stolen or missing property.

  Crime

  May 27, 2017