A B.C. photographer out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam
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A B.C. photographer out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam
Description
September 2, 2019
The "overspending" or "overpayment" scam has cost its victims millions. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on what what happened and how you can avoid falling into the same trap.
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A B.C. photographer out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam03:58 | September 2, 2019
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Meta unveils new Instagram settings for teens01:58 | 11 hours ago
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Health Matters: Prescription medication safety04:28 | September 17, 2024
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BC Ferries President & CEO on replacing the company’s aging fleet04:52 | September 17, 2024
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Mortgage expert on Ottawa loosening mortgage rules04:24 | September 17, 2024
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Consumer Matters: Change at Coquitalm parking lot means many are getting tickets03:42 | September 16, 2024
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B.C. premier’s announcement sparks renewed debate over involuntary care02:02 | September 16, 2024
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Are the benefits worth paying an annual credit card fee?04:24 | September 15, 2024
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Kikinee Festival welcomes salmon return in Kelowna B.C.01:43 | September 14, 2024
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Kelowna liquor store workers strike after negotiations fall through02:02 | September 14, 2024
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Automakers rollback EV targets03:52 | September 14, 2024
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Mental Health Act hospital wait time concerns01:57 | September 13, 2024
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Travel insurance expert on Air Canada flight cancellations04:33 | September 13, 2024
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New housing for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line02:02 | September 12, 2024
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Former Air Canada executive on looming pilot strike05:24 | September 12, 2024
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Financial planner on managing student loan debt04:30 | September 12, 2024
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Potential Air Canada strike affects B.C. economy01:36 | September 11, 2024
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Tech Talk: Apple’s health-focused features02:17 | September 11, 2024
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BIV: A new study shows government housing policy had little impact02:45 | September 11, 2024
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Traffic Tips: Bus lane rule-breakers02:48 | September 10, 2024
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Councillors across region seek inquiry into North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant05:11 | September 10, 2024
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Maple Ridge B.C. business targeted by vandalism for third time this year01:40 | September 8, 2024
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Popular Victoria restaurant forced to closed due to rent hikes01:53 | September 8, 2024
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Vancouver neighbourhood recovering from destructive fire01:48 | September 8, 2024
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Palma’s Picks: Teaching kids and adults about food allergies03:28 | September 8, 2024
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Cooking Together: Refreshing recipe with flare and fire06:15 | September 8, 2024
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A B.C. photographer out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam03:58 | September 2, 2019
-
Meta unveils new Instagram settings for teens01:58 | 11 hours ago
-
Health Matters: Prescription medication safety04:28 | September 17, 2024
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BC Ferries President & CEO on replacing the company’s aging fleet04:52 | September 17, 2024
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Mortgage expert on Ottawa loosening mortgage rules04:24 | September 17, 2024
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Consumer Matters: Change at Coquitalm parking lot means many are getting tickets03:42 | September 16, 2024
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B.C. premier’s announcement sparks renewed debate over involuntary care02:02 | September 16, 2024
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Are the benefits worth paying an annual credit card fee?04:24 | September 15, 2024
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Kikinee Festival welcomes salmon return in Kelowna B.C.01:43 | September 14, 2024
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Kelowna liquor store workers strike after negotiations fall through02:02 | September 14, 2024
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Automakers rollback EV targets03:52 | September 14, 2024
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Mental Health Act hospital wait time concerns01:57 | September 13, 2024
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White Rock businesses frustrated by road construction02:07 | September 13, 2024
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What a carbon tax pivot would mean for British Columbians02:10 | September 13, 2024
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Former Air Canada executive on looming pilot strike05:24 | September 12, 2024
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Financial planner on managing student loan debt04:30 | September 12, 2024
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Potential Air Canada strike affects B.C. economy01:36 | September 11, 2024
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BIV: A new study shows government housing policy had little impact02:45 | September 11, 2024
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Maple Ridge B.C. business targeted by vandalism for third time this year01:40 | September 8, 2024
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Popular Victoria restaurant forced to closed due to rent hikes01:53 | September 8, 2024
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Palma’s Picks: Teaching kids and adults about food allergies03:28 | September 8, 2024
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Cooking Together: Refreshing recipe with flare and fire06:15 | September 8, 2024
A B.C. photographer out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam
Description
September 2, 2019
The "overspending" or "overpayment" scam has cost its victims millions. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on what what happened and how you can avoid falling into the same trap.
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