How to avoid scams as Census moves online during COVID-19
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How to avoid scams as Census moves online during COVID-19
Description
May 18, 2021
2021 is the first year the Census has been held during the COVID-19 pandemic and with Canadians filling out the household survey online, there are fears fraudsters may be taking advantage. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has some tips on how to avoid being duped.
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How to avoid scams as Census moves online during COVID-1901:58 | May 18, 2021 -
This is BC: Legion time capsule will honour veterans01:46 | 2 hours ago -
British Columbian to play for World Series of Poker’s top prize02:46 | July 23, 2026 -
Nanaimo homicide suspect in court02:36 | July 22, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2217:01 | July 22, 2026 -
Wildfire triggers evcuations and highway closures03:25 | July 22, 2026 -
City of Surrey cracks down on unpermitted construction01:59 | July 22, 2026 -
Independent Investigations Office takes over case of North Vancouver shooting02:11 | July 22, 2026 -
BC food and beverage industry braces for more Trump tariffs01:11 | July 22, 2026 -
Declaration of the Rights of the Trees goes before Saanich council01:54 | July 22, 2026 -
BC businesses scrambling after U.S. President Donald Trump announces new tariff01:54 | July 22, 2026 -
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Consumer Matters: Odometer fraud on the rise02:38 | July 21, 2026 -
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Sentencing in violent Surrey jewelry store robbery02:20 | July 21, 2026 -
This is BC: Vancouver musician performs on mystifying instrument02:30 | July 21, 2026 -
Long list of items could be affected by new U.S. tariffs, including some B.C. industries02:03 | July 21, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2020:14 | July 20, 2026 -
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Another Broadway closure begins02:48 | July 20, 2026 -
Vancouver police wrap up FIFA World Cup policing03:12 | July 20, 2026 -
Family of woman who died after e-scooter crash pleads for more helmet use02:06 | July 20, 2026 -
Nelson Park substation construction opposition01:59 | July 20, 2026 -
‘Churro the Burro’ to reunite with owner after being left on B.C. ferry01:42 | July 20, 2026 -
Construction begins on Sunrise pipeline expansion project near Prince George01:56 | July 20, 2026 -
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1718:18 | July 17, 2026 -
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Boston Bar wildfire concerns02:16 | July 17, 2026 -
Eby says interprovincial trade barriers will be on the agenda for meeting next week02:03 | July 17, 2026
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How to avoid scams as Census moves online during COVID-1901:58 | May 18, 2021
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This is BC: Legion time capsule will honour veterans01:46 | 2 hours ago
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British Columbian to play for World Series of Poker’s top prize02:46 | July 23, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2217:01 | July 22, 2026
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Wildfire triggers evcuations and highway closures03:25 | July 22, 2026
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City of Surrey cracks down on unpermitted construction01:59 | July 22, 2026
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Independent Investigations Office takes over case of North Vancouver shooting02:11 | July 22, 2026
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BC food and beverage industry braces for more Trump tariffs01:11 | July 22, 2026
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Declaration of the Rights of the Trees goes before Saanich council01:54 | July 22, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 1718:18 | July 17, 2026
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Charities struggle to replace school meals during summer02:01 | July 17, 2026
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Boston Bar wildfire concerns02:16 | July 17, 2026
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Eby says interprovincial trade barriers will be on the agenda for meeting next week02:03 | July 17, 2026
How to avoid scams as Census moves online during COVID-19
Description
May 18, 2021
2021 is the first year the Census has been held during the COVID-19 pandemic and with Canadians filling out the household survey online, there are fears fraudsters may be taking advantage. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has some tips on how to avoid being duped.
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