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Sep 9, 2021 · In fact, complaints to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre nearly doubled in 2020, and job scams were also in the top five of BBB's list of riskiest scams across Canada.
Jan 22, 2022 · Online scams have been on the rise since the pandemic started. Stats from Canada's Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) indicate there were more than 68,000 reported cases of fraud in 2021, and that is not including December. The losses totalled up to $231 million, more than double the losses in 2020.
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There are many different types of job scams. For example, the scammer may: say they’ll send you a cheque now as an incentive or signing bonus, but you need to transfer part of the amount using a money-transfer service. After you do this, the bank reverses the deposit because the cheque is fraudulent.
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The CAFC has seen an increase in online scams being reported. Some of the top ones include: 1. Puppy scams: Puppies are advertised for sale online and a payment is requested before seeing the pup. Often, there is no dog or buyers are sent to a fake address 2. Rental scams: Homes are listed for rent online and again, a rent payment is requested befo...
Other scams that have cost Canadians millions include extortion scams. The most common ones are the CRA scam, the border mail scam and the grandparents scam. All involve an intimidating phone call from someone claiming something has gone wrong and if the consumer doesn’t pay up, something bad will happen. Labine said they always use emotion to targ...
The CAFC said there are ways to keep from getting scammed. It’s always advised you know who you are sending money to. Another good practice is to always use a credit card as most will reimburse you if you fall victim to a scam. It’s also advised you work with your bank and let them know if you’re being extorted. Then there are the three Rs: recogni...
- Tomasia Dasilva
Employment Scams Employment scams are becoming one of the fastest-growing types of scams on the internet. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), there were more than 68,000 reported cases of fraud in 2021. Some may be phishing messages sent directly to your inbox or fraudulent job postings. Regardless of
Aug 29, 2023 · Freelance job scams are on the rise in Canada amid increasing unemployment and a growing threat of cybercrimes targeting Canadians. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre issued an alert on Aug. 25 ...
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Oct 12, 2021 · Most newcomers to Canada are eager to find employment soon after arriving. When looking for a job, it is important to be aware that scammers may take advantage of that eagerness. Employment scams can be posted on legitimate and well-known job sites and can be made to appear like real job postings. Scammers would even
