Social Media Scams

• 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
  
• RCMP issue warning following spike in social media scams

  According to police, one scam has fraudsters trying to contact their victims through a fake Facebook profile, pretending to be a relative.

  Crime

  Mar 12, 2021
  
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• Fake brand ambassador offers targeting influencers on social media

  Brand ambassador scams are rising in popularity as it targets users who are active on social media, according to the Better Business Bureau.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Calgary police warn consumers after family is scammed out of $2,500 on buy-and-sell site

  Consumers warned to do their homework before handing over money on buy-and-sell sites.

  Consumer

  Jun 20, 2019