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May 3, 2020 · Online money fraudsters are ramping up an old scam, luring struggling Canadians in the COVID-19 era with bogus loans that lead to more financial woes, CBC News has learned.
Dec 23, 2021 · Number five is the services scam at $4.8 million in losses, where scammers will pretend to offer a service such as phone plans, credit cards or insurance hoping to steal your personal...
Sep 3, 2021 · Recently, the CSA has noted an increase in the number of scams involving the use of professional looking electronic brochures and other marketing material, designed to deceive Canadian investors into visiting “spoofed” websites. How the scam works – giving victims a false sense of security.
Sep 3, 2021 · BBB Scam Tracker is receiving reports of scammers masquerading as legitimate loan providers. The phony lenders guarantee a quick loan with no upfront fees. But victims who provide their banking...
Aug 8, 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.
Aug 16, 2019 · Here are some of the latest scams to keep on your watch list. 1) SIN SCAM . In this con, victims get a call from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended.
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Aug 7, 2020 · Job scams are on the rise and becoming more sophisticated, said Jeff Thomson, senior RCMP intelligence analyst at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. In 2019, the centre received more than 2,400...
