Sweepstakes Scam

• Police warn of sweepstakes scam targeting Edmonton seniors

  Edmonton police are warning about a rash of scams over the past year involving fees paid for bogus prizes from fraudsters claiming to be with Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH).

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2023
  
• Senior lost $250K in sweepstakes scam, Lethbridge police say

  Authorities in southern Alberta are warning people to be aware after an 81-year-old senior was defrauded of $250,000 in a sweepstakes scam. 

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2019
  
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• Better Business Bureau warns of new twist to phony lottery scam

  The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new twist on the so-called windfall or sweepstakes scam after a Calgary man received a suspicious package in the mail.

  Consumer

  Feb 24, 2016
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• Top 10 scams to watch out for this Fraud Prevention Month

  March is Fraud Prevention Month, and security experts are highlighting popular scams consumers should watch out for, as well as providing helpful tips to avoid losing your money.

  Consumer

  Mar 2, 2015