Scams


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Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for

Cash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for

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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 Muncaster27 Jul 2022


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Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go

Driving to France this summer? Watch out for scam websites before you go

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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 Moore08 Jul 2022


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8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

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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 Muncaster06 Jul 2022


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Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day

Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day

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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 Holt01 Jul 2022


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Costco survey scam targets WhatsApp users

Costco survey scam targets WhatsApp users

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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 Mendoza30 Jun 2022


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Common NFT scams and how to avoid them

Common NFT scams and how to avoid them

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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 Micucci23 May 2022


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The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

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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 Uhlemann19 May 2022


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10 reasons why we fall for scams

10 reasons why we fall for scams

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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 Lameiras12 May 2022


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Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers

Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers

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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 Lameiras09 May 2022