Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts
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Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts
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Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts
03:01 | April 17, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 18
23:13 | 2 hours ago
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Calls for release of more information on Tumbler Ridge shooting guns
02:18 | 2 hours ago
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Privacy breaches after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
02:00 | 2 hours ago
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B.C. government pauses $10-a-day daycare
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Questions around accused killer’s arrest
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NDP government faces more criticism over funding changes for special needs children
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B.C. budget impact on seniors
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 17
22:12 | February 17, 2026
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B.C. budget features major debt and deficit increases
02:15 | February 17, 2026
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‘Surrey Six’ connection to Maple Ridge woman’s death
03:14 | February 17, 2026
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Police see spike in distraction thefts targeting seniors
01:48 | February 17, 2026
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Tofino pushes for larger hospital
01:57 | February 17, 2026
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Major spike in number of extortion suspects being investigated by border security
01:58 | February 17, 2026
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Pattullo Bridge now fully closed
01:57 | February 17, 2026
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BC’s Bear Smart Community Program stalled
01:35 | February 17, 2026
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This is BC: The man who keeps Hollywood North rolling
02:14 | February 17, 2026
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Five things to know about B.C.’s 2026 budget
02:51 | February 17, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 16
16:48 | February 16, 2026
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New West senior attacked in broad daylight
02:20 | February 16, 2026
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High-risk offender to live in Surrey
02:22 | February 16, 2026
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Vigils for Tumbler Ridge victims
02:33 | February 16, 2026
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Snow falling on North Shore mountains
01:54 | February 16, 2026
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BC Budget preview
01:53 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 15
17:14 | February 15, 2026
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Remembering Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
03:01 | February 15, 2026
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Final walks across the Pattullo Bridge
01:35 | February 15, 2026
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Buckskin Gloves boxing tournament returns
01:48 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 14
18:49 | February 14, 2026
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Local exhibition honours artist killed in Lapu-Lapu Day Festival tragedy
01:59 | February 14, 2026
Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts
Description
April 17, 2024
Facebook Marketplace is a popular online option for many people searching for a deal. But it's also a place where you can get scammed if you're not careful. And as Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa reports, it seems online fraud is getting so sophisticated, even those in the business of educating people about scams can get duped.
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Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts03:01 | April 17, 2024 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1823:13 | 2 hours ago -
Calls for release of more information on Tumbler Ridge shooting guns02:18 | 2 hours ago -
Privacy breaches after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy02:00 | 2 hours ago -
B.C. government pauses $10-a-day daycare01:54 | 2 hours ago -
Questions around accused killer’s arrest02:28 | 3 hours ago -
NDP government faces more criticism over funding changes for special needs children02:00 | 3 hours ago -
Surrey police chief warns his force needs more officers02:04 | 4 hours ago -
B.C. budget impact on seniors02:05 | 4 hours ago -
North Shore businesses urge RV removal01:40 | 4 hours ago -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1722:12 | February 17, 2026 -
B.C. budget features major debt and deficit increases02:15 | February 17, 2026 -
‘Surrey Six’ connection to Maple Ridge woman’s death03:14 | February 17, 2026 -
Police see spike in distraction thefts targeting seniors01:48 | February 17, 2026 -
Tofino pushes for larger hospital01:57 | February 17, 2026 -
Major spike in number of extortion suspects being investigated by border security01:58 | February 17, 2026 -
Pattullo Bridge now fully closed01:57 | February 17, 2026 -
BC’s Bear Smart Community Program stalled01:35 | February 17, 2026 -
This is BC: The man who keeps Hollywood North rolling02:14 | February 17, 2026 -
Five things to know about B.C.’s 2026 budget02:51 | February 17, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1616:48 | February 16, 2026 -
New West senior attacked in broad daylight02:20 | February 16, 2026 -
High-risk offender to live in Surrey02:22 | February 16, 2026 -
Vigils for Tumbler Ridge victims02:33 | February 16, 2026 -
Snow falling on North Shore mountains01:54 | February 16, 2026 -
BC Budget preview01:53 | February 15, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1517:14 | February 15, 2026 -
Remembering Tumbler Ridge shooting victims03:01 | February 15, 2026 -
Final walks across the Pattullo Bridge01:35 | February 15, 2026 -
Buckskin Gloves boxing tournament returns01:48 | February 15, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1418:49 | February 14, 2026 -
Local exhibition honours artist killed in Lapu-Lapu Day Festival tragedy01:59 | February 14, 2026
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Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts03:01 | April 17, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1823:13 | 2 hours ago
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Calls for release of more information on Tumbler Ridge shooting guns02:18 | 2 hours ago
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Privacy breaches after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy02:00 | 2 hours ago
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B.C. government pauses $10-a-day daycare01:54 | 2 hours ago
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Questions around accused killer’s arrest02:28 | 3 hours ago
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NDP government faces more criticism over funding changes for special needs children02:00 | 3 hours ago
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Surrey police chief warns his force needs more officers02:04 | 4 hours ago
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B.C. budget impact on seniors02:05 | 4 hours ago
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North Shore businesses urge RV removal01:40 | 4 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1722:12 | February 17, 2026
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B.C. budget features major debt and deficit increases02:15 | February 17, 2026
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‘Surrey Six’ connection to Maple Ridge woman’s death03:14 | February 17, 2026
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Police see spike in distraction thefts targeting seniors01:48 | February 17, 2026
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Tofino pushes for larger hospital01:57 | February 17, 2026
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Major spike in number of extortion suspects being investigated by border security01:58 | February 17, 2026
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Pattullo Bridge now fully closed01:57 | February 17, 2026
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BC’s Bear Smart Community Program stalled01:35 | February 17, 2026
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This is BC: The man who keeps Hollywood North rolling02:14 | February 17, 2026
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Five things to know about B.C.’s 2026 budget02:51 | February 17, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1616:48 | February 16, 2026
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New West senior attacked in broad daylight02:20 | February 16, 2026
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High-risk offender to live in Surrey02:22 | February 16, 2026
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Vigils for Tumbler Ridge victims02:33 | February 16, 2026
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Snow falling on North Shore mountains01:54 | February 16, 2026
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BC Budget preview01:53 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1517:14 | February 15, 2026
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Remembering Tumbler Ridge shooting victims03:01 | February 15, 2026
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Final walks across the Pattullo Bridge01:35 | February 15, 2026
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Buckskin Gloves boxing tournament returns01:48 | February 15, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1418:49 | February 14, 2026
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Local exhibition honours artist killed in Lapu-Lapu Day Festival tragedy01:59 | February 14, 2026
Consumer Matters: Online scams deceiving even tech experts
Description
April 17, 2024
Facebook Marketplace is a popular online option for many people searching for a deal. But it's also a place where you can get scammed if you're not careful. And as Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa reports, it seems online fraud is getting so sophisticated, even those in the business of educating people about scams can get duped.
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