Singers targeted in sophisticated ‘overpayment’ scam
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Singers targeted in sophisticated ‘overpayment’ scam
Description
February 18, 2016
Wed, Feb 17: A Vancouver-based pop opera group is hired to play at a wedding, only to find out it was really a part of the "overpayment scam." Anne Drewa explains what that is, and the red flags the singers fortunately discovered, which saved them thousands of dollars.
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Singers targeted in sophisticated ‘overpayment’ scam03:51 | February 18, 2016
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Boycott Loblaw month begins in Canada02:00 | 4 hours ago
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IPSOS Poll on grocery affordability and housing03:28 | April 26, 2024
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Khalsa Day Vaisakhi celebrations in Surrey01:55 | April 19, 2024
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First Nations leaders speak out about Indigenous woman punched during arrest02:21 | April 19, 2024
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Singers targeted in sophisticated ‘overpayment’ scam03:51 | February 18, 2016
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Tech Talk: Ford’s self-driving troubles & 3D printer can make a house01:40 | May 1, 2024
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Health Matters: New individual cigarette warning labels04:06 | April 30, 2024
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High-risk sex offender pleads guilty to charges02:00 | April 26, 2024
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Transit funding commitments07:48 | April 26, 2024
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IPSOS Poll on grocery affordability and housing03:28 | April 26, 2024
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Roads closures impacting New Westminster businesses01:42 | April 26, 2024
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Consumer Matters: push for property tax deferral program expansion03:05 | April 25, 2024
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Tech Talk: Black market restaurant reservations and U.S.-China technology tensions02:01 | April 24, 2024
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BIV: Vancouver based Nude Beverages sold02:26 | April 24, 2024
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Money Matters: Finances and relationships04:15 | April 24, 2024
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Vancouver shuts down 4/20 celebration02:20 | April 20, 2024
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Singers targeted in sophisticated ‘overpayment’ scam
Description
February 18, 2016
Wed, Feb 17: A Vancouver-based pop opera group is hired to play at a wedding, only to find out it was really a part of the "overpayment scam." Anne Drewa explains what that is, and the red flags the singers fortunately discovered, which saved them thousands of dollars.
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