Text Scams

• Job scams are on the rise in Canada. How to protect yourself

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people of an increase in job opportunity fraud that could take advantage of those looking for work.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• SaskTel warns of lewd scam targeting 306 area code

  According to SaskTel, adult-themed messages are targeting people using the 306 area code, trying to lure victims into clicking on links within the text.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2023
  
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• Durham Regional Police warning residents of another text message scam

  Durham police and officials with the City of Pickering are warning residents to ignore any text messages they receive claiming to be from the city, regarding parking tickets.

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2023
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• Phone bank fraud is rising in Canada. How to protect yourself from being scammed

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received an increasing number of reports of scam phone calls and texts from fraudsters claiming to be from a financial institution.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022