Social Media Fraud
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Developmentally delayed Guelph woman defrauded of more than $5,000: policeGuelph 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.CrimeFeb 11, 2022
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Albertans increasingly falling victim to social media fraud and hacks: BBBThe Better Business Bureau says Albertans are becoming increasingly victimized by online fraud, but there are ways you can protect yourself from getting hacked.ConsumerFeb 8, 2022
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Social media scammers cause trouble for Edmonton businessJara 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.TechMar 18, 2021
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New Brunswick RCMP issue warning about purchasing items over social mediaNew 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.CrimeJul 27, 2019
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Social media and Kijiji fraud cases over stolen property on the rise: Calgary policeCalgary 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.CrimeMay 27, 2017
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