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How Wedding Invites on Whatsapp Steal All Your Money?
New ReviewA new scam is making the rounds on WhatsApp, targeting users with fake wedding invitations. These messages often come from unknown numbers, luring you to download an attachment that appears innocent but hides malicious APK files....
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How scammers use real phone numbers to mislead Canadians
Through a process known as spoofing, scammers are hijacking phone numbers used by government agencies, including the CRA. Our Thomas Daigle shows how easily it can be done and what telecoms are trying to do about it.
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CRA scam investigation takes CBC News to India
An investigation into a Canada Revenue Agency scam took CBC News to India, as CBC Marketplace investigates one of the biggest cyber-crime schemes in Canadian history.
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Crypto-Scammers Move From Twitter to Instagram
Crypto-bandits are imitating celebrities and CEOs on social media, trying to steal Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Vinny Lingham, co-founder and CEO of Civic, and Charlie Shrem, a founder of the Bitcoin Foundation, told Cheddar about...
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Kane in Your Corner: How to avoid scams using AI to target victims
News 12’s Walt Kane has details on the warning signs to look out for.
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Woman warns public about Facebook scam involving fake Taylor Swift tickets
A post appeared on her aunt's Facebook page offering up Taylor Swift tickets to anyone who wanted to buy them.
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AI voice cloning fuels rise of grandparent scam
Westchester County's Consumer Protection Director James Maisano warns that scammers are using AI to impersonate grandchildren in distress, demanding immediate financial assistance.
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Authorities warn of jury duty scam targeting residents in Morris County
Authorities say criminals are posing as law enforcement and trying to "fine" people for allegedly missing jury duty after threatening victims with claims of arrest warrants.
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Go Public's Erica Johnson meets man whose face was used in effort to scam her
CBC’s Erica Johnson updates her recent Go Public story about an online romance scam by meeting the man whose face was used to target her. Turns out he's a well-known personality in Austria.
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Fanwood police warn of possible concert ticket scams on Facebook
Authorities say once you electronically pay for the tickets, the alleged scammers take the money and disappear by deleting their accounts.
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Tax Day 2024: Turn to Tara helps protect you from cyber scams
To stay ahead of cyber scams, Dorso advises being wary of inconsistencies in emails or texts, as research shows an 80% decrease in falling victim to fake tax refunds if detected.
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What happens when a romance scammer goes after a CBC reporter | Go Public
An online romance scammer tried to catfish CBC Go Public reporter Erica Johnson, who called him out and convinced him to do an interview.
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Stretching Your Dollar: How to Avoid Scams During the Holidays
Identifying credit card scams.
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Canadians still plagued by spam calls, 2 years after promised crackdown
Telephone fraudsters are finding new ways to continue bilking Canadians for millions, almost two years after the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and the major telecoms promised change. Scammers have conned...
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Why you're still getting spam calls, 2 years after a promised crackdown
Telephone fraudsters are finding new ways to continue bilking Canadians for millions, almost two years after the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and the major telecoms promised change.
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What to Do to Protect Yourself From Tax-Related Scams
Kelley Long, CPA, personal finance specialist and certified financial planner, joined Cheddar News to offer tips on how people can protect themselves from tax-related scams during the filing season.
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Protecting Yourself and Your Money from Online Romance Scams
Kathryn Tuggle, chief content officer at HerMoney, joined Cheddar News to discuss romance scams and how to identify them on dating apps.
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Exclusive video shows alleged moving scammers arrested
After years of complaints, movers who police allege would quote low moving prices only to charge a much higher rate have been arrested and are now facing hundreds of charges.
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Nev Schulman on Spotting Online Scams, MTV's 'Catfish,' and Why He Doesn't Think Scamming Will End Anytime Soon
Nev Schulman, host and executive producer of ‘Catfish: The TV Show’ on MTV, discusses working with Zelle to help people avoid online scams, one of the telltale signs of an internet scammer, and why he doesn’t see romance catfishing...
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Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Scam
Steve Wozniak is suing YouTube after scammers were allowed to use his name to promote a bitcoin scam.
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COVID-19 is ‘prime time’ for scammers
The COVID-19 pandemic is “prime time” for scammers who thrive on people’s anxieties, vulnerabilities and isolation.
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Scammers target COVID-19 fears
Stop and think before you share personal information over the phone or click on COVID-19-related links, anti-fraud expert says as pandemic scams pop up across Canada.
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Your Money Vanished? The Truth About Online Scams & How To Fight Back!
Ever invested your hard-earned savings only to see them disappear into thin air? You're not alone. The dark world of financial scams preys on unsuspecting victims, using sophisticated tactics like fake investment schemes, dodgy websites,...
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If you’re on the job hunt, watch out for this employment scam
Job seekers are being warned about scammers posing as recruiters. They just want applicants’ information and money, the Better Business Bureau says.