Scams
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1.4KTikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams
Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no. 1 social media? Do you know how to avoid scams and stay...
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1.4KDon’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder
Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are...
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2.3KCash 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...
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5.0KDriving 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
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3.2K8 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...
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3.6KPhishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day
The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it
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2.7KCostco 40th anniversary 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...
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3.7KCommon 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...
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615The 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
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1.8K10 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...
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1.6KCommon 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...
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4.6KThere’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer
The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud
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2.9KThe trouble with BEC: How to stop the costliest internet scam
BEC fraud generated more losses for victims than any other type of cybercrime in 2021. It’s long past time that organizations got...
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4.1KWhen love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’
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2.5KThink before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
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5.0KMaking loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers
Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.
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2.9KCryptocurrency scams: What to know and how to protect yourself
As you attempt to strike it rich in the digital gold rush, make sure you know how to recognize various schemes that...
