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Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for
It pays to be careful – here’s how you can stay safe from fake giveaways, money flipping scams and other cons that fraudsters use to trick payment app users out of their hard-earned cash
Phil Muncaster • 27 Jul 2022
Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go
Scammers don't take the summer off – be on your guard when buying your Crit'Air sticker
Jake Moore • 08 Jul 2022
8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them
Here’s what to watch out for when buying or selling stuff on the online marketplace and how to tell if you’re being scammed
Phil Muncaster • 06 Jul 2022
Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day
The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it
Rene Holt • 01 Jul 2022
Costco survey scam targets WhatsApp users
If the promise of a cash prize in return for answering a few questions sounds like a deal that is too good to be true, that’s because it is
Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 30 Jun 2022
Common NFT scams and how to avoid them
As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common scams plaguing the industry.
Mario Micucci • 23 May 2022
The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft
Thomas Uhlemann • 19 May 2022
10 reasons why we fall for scams
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud
André Lameiras • 12 May 2022
Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers
LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform
André Lameiras • 09 May 2022