B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam
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B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam
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B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam
Description
January 17, 2022
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says there has been a 5,600% increase in cryptocurrency fraud since 2015 and a B.C. man who lost his retirement savings is among the victims. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has this cautionary tale.
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B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam03:20 | January 17, 2022
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 117:03 | 8 hours ago
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Chinatown business blames crime and street disorder for their move01:41 | 8 hours ago
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Suspect in custody after Vancouver carjacking led to police involved shooting02:03 | 8 hours ago
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Tipster comes forward in Bowen Island case02:18 | November 28, 2024
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B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam03:20 | January 17, 2022
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 117:03 | 8 hours ago
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Chinatown business blames crime and street disorder for their move01:41 | 8 hours ago
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Suspect in custody after Vancouver carjacking led to police involved shooting02:03 | 8 hours ago
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Metrotown mall raising alarm over ‘dangerous’ crosswalk between SkyTrain station02:11 | 8 hours ago
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This is BC: Creating the next great heavy metal band02:02 | 8 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 3018:52 | November 30, 2024
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Community members concerned over location of Vancouver FIFA World Cup training grounds02:10 | November 30, 2024
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B.C. doctors and health care staff return home after medical mission to Africa02:17 | November 30, 2024
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Vancouver School Board refuses to implement life-saving device02:03 | November 29, 2024
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Guilty plea in human smuggling based in B.C.01:54 | November 29, 2024
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More Metro Vancouver travel questions after staffers fly to New Orleans01:46 | November 29, 2024
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BC Hydro imports record amount of electricity01:48 | November 28, 2024
B.C. man loses retirement savings to cryptocurrency scam
Description
January 17, 2022
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says there has been a 5,600% increase in cryptocurrency fraud since 2015 and a B.C. man who lost his retirement savings is among the victims. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has this cautionary tale.
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