Protecting yourself from task-based scams
Videos
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams
04:33 | April 16, 2026
-
Classic murder mystery ‘Clue’ coming to life on Jubilee Stage
05:23 | July 8, 2026
-
Alberta content creators named 2026 Indigenous TikTok voices to watch
04:56 | July 8, 2026
-
Legal Aid: What separated or divorced parents should consider before summer travels
05:03 | July 7, 2026
-
Economist weighs in on pipeline announcement
06:57 | July 3, 2026
-
Why Penticton should be on your summer travel list: AMA Travel
04:14 | July 3, 2026
-
Why an inspection is a must for any homebuyer
04:55 | July 3, 2026
-
Is your kid a picky eater or is it something more serious?
05:44 | July 2, 2026
-
ATA weighs in on tumultuous school year as government investment is announced
04:45 | June 30, 2026
-
Managing debt with summer expenses
04:37 | June 29, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex
05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino
05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer
04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour
04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Special BVJ ticket promotion celebrates the kickoff to summer
04:42 | June 19, 2026
-
How the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating Indigenous heritage
06:35 | June 18, 2026
-
Edmonton International Jazz Festival welcomes musicians from around the world
05:49 | June 16, 2026
-
How the Kids with Cancer Society supports families after losing a child
05:55 | June 16, 2026
-
Alberta-based writing camp for youth celebrating 30 years
04:39 | June 12, 2026
-
Why Victoria makes the perfect getaway: AMA Travel
04:23 | June 12, 2026
-
How to join the 75 Hours of Recreation and Parks Challenge
05:15 | June 10, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Ipsos on poll showing Alberta separatism support is dropping
04:39 | June 5, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: The role of treaty rights
05:59 | June 3, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Former UCP finance minister speaks on behalf of Lead, Not Leave group
07:28 | June 2, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Mitch Sylvestre, head of the Stay Free Alberta | FULL
10:21 | June 2, 2026
-
Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis
05:23 | June 1, 2026
-
Planning your summer road trip: AMA Travel
04:28 | May 29, 2026
-
Canada soccer stars will visit Edmonton ahead of FIFA World Cup
04:27 | May 15, 2026
-
Take an adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel
04:14 | May 15, 2026
-
Special BVJ flash sale this weekend
04:00 | May 15, 2026
-
University of Alberta political science professor weighs in on petition ruling
05:30 | May 14, 2026
-
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to develop AI learning kits for Alberta schools
04:50 | May 14, 2026
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams
04:33 | April 16, 2026
-
Classic murder mystery ‘Clue’ coming to life on Jubilee Stage
05:23 | July 8, 2026
-
Alberta content creators named 2026 Indigenous TikTok voices to watch
04:56 | July 8, 2026
-
Legal Aid: What separated or divorced parents should consider before summer travels
05:03 | July 7, 2026
-
Economist weighs in on pipeline announcement
06:57 | July 3, 2026
-
Why Penticton should be on your summer travel list: AMA Travel
04:14 | July 3, 2026
-
Why an inspection is a must for any homebuyer
04:55 | July 3, 2026
-
Is your kid a picky eater or is it something more serious?
05:44 | July 2, 2026
-
ATA weighs in on tumultuous school year as government investment is announced
04:45 | June 30, 2026
-
Managing debt with summer expenses
04:37 | June 29, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex
05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino
05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer
04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour
04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Special BVJ ticket promotion celebrates the kickoff to summer
04:42 | June 19, 2026
-
How the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating Indigenous heritage
06:35 | June 18, 2026
-
Edmonton International Jazz Festival welcomes musicians from around the world
05:49 | June 16, 2026
-
How the Kids with Cancer Society supports families after losing a child
05:55 | June 16, 2026
-
Alberta-based writing camp for youth celebrating 30 years
04:39 | June 12, 2026
-
Why Victoria makes the perfect getaway: AMA Travel
04:23 | June 12, 2026
-
How to join the 75 Hours of Recreation and Parks Challenge
05:15 | June 10, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Ipsos on poll showing Alberta separatism support is dropping
04:39 | June 5, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: The role of treaty rights
05:59 | June 3, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Former UCP finance minister speaks on behalf of Lead, Not Leave group
07:28 | June 2, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Mitch Sylvestre, head of the Stay Free Alberta | FULL
10:21 | June 2, 2026
-
Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis
05:23 | June 1, 2026
-
Planning your summer road trip: AMA Travel
04:28 | May 29, 2026
-
Canada soccer stars will visit Edmonton ahead of FIFA World Cup
04:27 | May 15, 2026
-
Take an adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel
04:14 | May 15, 2026
-
Special BVJ flash sale this weekend
04:00 | May 15, 2026
-
University of Alberta political science professor weighs in on petition ruling
05:30 | May 14, 2026
-
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to develop AI learning kits for Alberta schools
04:50 | May 14, 2026
Protecting yourself from task-based scams
Description
April 16, 2026
Have you ever received a text or an email from a random number offering you part-time remote work? If so, you are not alone. Task-based employment scams are a massive and growing problem in Canada. Mary O’Sullivan Andersen with the Better Business Bureau shared tips on how to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam.
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams04:33 | April 16, 2026 -
Classic murder mystery ‘Clue’ coming to life on Jubilee Stage05:23 | July 8, 2026 -
Alberta content creators named 2026 Indigenous TikTok voices to watch04:56 | July 8, 2026 -
Legal Aid: What separated or divorced parents should consider before summer travels05:03 | July 7, 2026 -
Economist weighs in on pipeline announcement06:57 | July 3, 2026 -
Why Penticton should be on your summer travel list: AMA Travel04:14 | July 3, 2026 -
Why an inspection is a must for any homebuyer04:55 | July 3, 2026 -
Is your kid a picky eater or is it something more serious?05:44 | July 2, 2026 -
ATA weighs in on tumultuous school year as government investment is announced04:45 | June 30, 2026 -
Managing debt with summer expenses04:37 | June 29, 2026 -
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex05:07 | June 24, 2026 -
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino05:19 | June 23, 2026 -
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer04:44 | June 23, 2026 -
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour04:48 | June 22, 2026 -
Special BVJ ticket promotion celebrates the kickoff to summer04:42 | June 19, 2026 -
How the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating Indigenous heritage06:35 | June 18, 2026 -
Edmonton International Jazz Festival welcomes musicians from around the world05:49 | June 16, 2026 -
How the Kids with Cancer Society supports families after losing a child05:55 | June 16, 2026 -
Alberta-based writing camp for youth celebrating 30 years04:39 | June 12, 2026 -
Why Victoria makes the perfect getaway: AMA Travel04:23 | June 12, 2026 -
How to join the 75 Hours of Recreation and Parks Challenge05:15 | June 10, 2026 -
Road to the Referendum: Ipsos on poll showing Alberta separatism support is dropping04:39 | June 5, 2026 -
Road to the Referendum: The role of treaty rights05:59 | June 3, 2026 -
Road to the Referendum: Former UCP finance minister speaks on behalf of Lead, Not Leave group07:28 | June 2, 2026 -
Road to the Referendum: Mitch Sylvestre, head of the Stay Free Alberta | FULL10:21 | June 2, 2026 -
Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis05:23 | June 1, 2026 -
Planning your summer road trip: AMA Travel04:28 | May 29, 2026 -
Canada soccer stars will visit Edmonton ahead of FIFA World Cup04:27 | May 15, 2026 -
Take an adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel04:14 | May 15, 2026 -
Special BVJ flash sale this weekend04:00 | May 15, 2026 -
University of Alberta political science professor weighs in on petition ruling05:30 | May 14, 2026 -
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to develop AI learning kits for Alberta schools04:50 | May 14, 2026
-
Protecting yourself from task-based scams04:33 | April 16, 2026
-
Classic murder mystery ‘Clue’ coming to life on Jubilee Stage05:23 | July 8, 2026
-
Alberta content creators named 2026 Indigenous TikTok voices to watch04:56 | July 8, 2026
-
Legal Aid: What separated or divorced parents should consider before summer travels05:03 | July 7, 2026
-
Economist weighs in on pipeline announcement06:57 | July 3, 2026
-
Why Penticton should be on your summer travel list: AMA Travel04:14 | July 3, 2026
-
Why an inspection is a must for any homebuyer04:55 | July 3, 2026
-
Is your kid a picky eater or is it something more serious?05:44 | July 2, 2026
-
ATA weighs in on tumultuous school year as government investment is announced04:45 | June 30, 2026
-
Managing debt with summer expenses04:37 | June 29, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Special BVJ ticket promotion celebrates the kickoff to summer04:42 | June 19, 2026
-
How the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating Indigenous heritage06:35 | June 18, 2026
-
Edmonton International Jazz Festival welcomes musicians from around the world05:49 | June 16, 2026
-
How the Kids with Cancer Society supports families after losing a child05:55 | June 16, 2026
-
Alberta-based writing camp for youth celebrating 30 years04:39 | June 12, 2026
-
Why Victoria makes the perfect getaway: AMA Travel04:23 | June 12, 2026
-
How to join the 75 Hours of Recreation and Parks Challenge05:15 | June 10, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Ipsos on poll showing Alberta separatism support is dropping04:39 | June 5, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: The role of treaty rights05:59 | June 3, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Former UCP finance minister speaks on behalf of Lead, Not Leave group07:28 | June 2, 2026
-
Road to the Referendum: Mitch Sylvestre, head of the Stay Free Alberta | FULL10:21 | June 2, 2026
-
Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis05:23 | June 1, 2026
-
Planning your summer road trip: AMA Travel04:28 | May 29, 2026
-
Canada soccer stars will visit Edmonton ahead of FIFA World Cup04:27 | May 15, 2026
-
Take an adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel04:14 | May 15, 2026
-
Special BVJ flash sale this weekend04:00 | May 15, 2026
-
University of Alberta political science professor weighs in on petition ruling05:30 | May 14, 2026
-
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to develop AI learning kits for Alberta schools04:50 | May 14, 2026
Protecting yourself from task-based scams
Description
April 16, 2026
Have you ever received a text or an email from a random number offering you part-time remote work? If so, you are not alone. Task-based employment scams are a massive and growing problem in Canada. Mary O’Sullivan Andersen with the Better Business Bureau shared tips on how to protect yourself from falling victim to a scam.
National News
-
Carney says ‘lecturing’ other countries is ‘ineffective’ during Saudi Arabia visit1:015 hours ago -
Carney touts Canadian investment in Saudi Arabia infrastructure0:526 hours ago -
‘Wildfire season 2026 challenging but not reached the scale seen in 2025,’ says federal official1:176 hours ago -
Graham Platner withdraws as Democratic candidate in Maine Senate race2:007 hours ago -
Katie Couric reveals she suffered from bout of temporary amnesia2:067 hours ago -
‘The Lure of Wolves and Whispers’ is the Irish-inspired fantasy romance you need to read!4:247 hours ago -
‘Little House on the Prairie’ is back on Netflix!4:487 hours ago -
The Five-Star Weekend: Jennifer Garner reflects on her life in new series6:217 hours ago -
Justin Baldoni breaks silence on Blake Lively legal battle: ‘We didn’t want to add to the noise’3:017 hours ago -
The Morning Show: July 945:427 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Carney says ‘lecturing’ other countries is ‘ineffective’ during Saudi Arabia visit1:015 hours ago -
Justin Baldoni breaks silence on Blake Lively legal battle: ‘We didn’t want to add to the noise’3:017 hours ago -
Renewed tensions in the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran exchange new airstrikes4:497 hours ago -
Carney first PM in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman1:437 hours ago -
Trump ‘won the argument’ on NATO defence spending: Carney at summit1:5721 hours ago -
Trump says U.S. ‘will hit Iran 10X harder,’ after declaring ceasefire over at NATO summit3:291 day ago -
World leaders work to keep the peace with Trump amid NATO Summit in Turkey1:011 day ago -
International Olympic Committee lifting ban on Russian athlete despite ongoing war1:592 days ago -
B.C. Nurses escalates job action with picket line outside VGH2:032 days ago -
Bishnoi gang members among India-based crime groups facing charges following FBI investigation5:502 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: July 821:3823 hours ago -
Global National: July 722:511 day ago -
Global National: July 621:533 days ago -
Global National: July 521:444 days ago -
Global National: July 421:525 days ago -
Global National: July 322:356 days ago -
Global National: July 228:247 days ago -
Global National: July 122:241 week ago -
Global National: June 3022:121 week ago -
Global National: June 2921:511 week ago
Trending
-
Peterborough facility new Canadian headquarters for Fairbanks Morse Defense2:0123 hours ago -
Jude’s Joy inclusive playground opens in Ennismore2:052 days ago -
Global Peterborough’s Shelter Pet Project July 32:382 days ago -
Teen seriously injured after dive off bridge in Peterborough0:352 days ago -
Markdale, Ont., man dies after being pulled from Little Lake in Peterborough0:322 days ago -
Peterborough area buzzing with mosquito control efforts2:232 days ago
Canada
-
Carney says ‘lecturing’ other countries is ‘ineffective’ during Saudi Arabia visit1:015 hours ago -
Carney touts Canadian investment in Saudi Arabia infrastructure0:526 hours ago -
Alberta auditor general to finish health probe by end-of-year2:197 hours ago -
Ottawa invests over $4 million into Canada’s beef industry2:167 hours ago -
Family speaks weeks after fatal Deerfoot shooting2:337 hours ago -
1st images released of Shackleton’s Quest shipwreck1:5121 hours ago -
Alberta separatists outfundraising federalists ahead of referendum2:0721 hours ago -
‘Operation Hard Ball’ arrests reshape Nijjar assassination narrative2:0121 hours ago -
Danielle Smith announces deal with Meta to build new AI data centre in Alberta1:401 day ago -
Business Matters: Air Canada names new, French-speaking CEO0:1511 hours ago
U.S. News
-
Graham Platner withdraws as Democratic candidate in Maine Senate race2:007 hours ago -
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 750:457 hours ago -
US-Iran ceasefire unravelling: Trump says ‘it will get much worse’5:077 hours ago -
NYC officials ‘confident’ Manhattan tower stable amid fears of collapse1:5523 hours ago -
Two-year-old dead after being left in hot car in Florida1:431 day ago -
18-month-old boy pronounced dead at Arizona hospital found to still be alive at the morgue3:311 day ago -
Family of man killed by ICE in Houston demands independent investigation3:591 day ago -
U.S.-Iran War: Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after latest round of strikes1:021 day ago -
ICE officer fatally shoots man in Houston0:561 day ago
Advertisement
World
-
Carney touts Canadian investment in Saudi Arabia infrastructure0:526 hours ago -
Reflecting on Vancouver’s role as a World Cup host8:328 hours ago -
Renewed tensions in the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran exchange new airstrikes4:497 hours ago -
US-Iran ceasefire unravelling: Trump says ‘it will get much worse’5:077 hours ago -
Carney first PM in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman1:437 hours ago -
Organized crime crackdown reaction2:0623 hours ago -
Trump ‘won the argument’ on NATO defence spending: Carney at summit1:5721 hours ago -
U.S. attacks Iran for 2nd night after Trump’s latest threat to ‘hit them hard’2:1121 hours ago -
Trump says U.S. ‘will hit Iran 10X harder,’ after declaring ceasefire over at NATO summit3:291 day ago -
U.S.-Iran War: Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after latest round of strikes1:021 day ago
Politics
-
Carney says ‘lecturing’ other countries is ‘ineffective’ during Saudi Arabia visit1:015 hours ago -
Graham Platner withdraws as Democratic candidate in Maine Senate race2:007 hours ago -
Conservative MP calls for public participation in COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry3:377 hours ago -
Alberta auditor general to finish health probe by end-of-year2:197 hours ago -
Canada chooses German company to build submarine fleet4:069 hours ago -
Carney first PM in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman1:437 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: July 815:0522 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Lethbridge: July 811:5222 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: July 810:3922 hours ago -
Organized crime crackdown reaction2:0623 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Katie Couric reveals she suffered from bout of temporary amnesia2:067 hours ago -
Conservative MP calls for public participation in COVID-19 vaccine injury inquiry3:377 hours ago -
Health Matters: The health risks of wildfire smoke5:007 hours ago -
New cancer cases could nearly double by 2050: WHO report2:021 day ago -
Health Matters: Healthy skin and causes for concern3:531 day ago -
B.C. government under pressure to settle nurses’ dispute4:291 day ago -
B.C. Nurses escalates job action with picket line outside VGH2:032 days ago -
Healthy Living: The role collagen plays in your body5:442 days ago -
Health Matters: Toronto Public Health reports nearly 40 heat-related E.R. visits during heat wave2:172 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Mother of 2022 Nova Scotia murder victim says she lives in constant nightmare2:461 day ago -
Stranger attack victim speaks out after release of suspect2:316 days ago -
More details about extortion-related convictions2:183 weeks ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:232 months ago -
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:583 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:384 months ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:305 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:135 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:027 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:597 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3714 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4922 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0526 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2533 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0044 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5747 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1547 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1251 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3845 months ago