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1. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Phishing scams. The most common and popular form of e-mail or text scam is phishing, where a user receives a message impersonating a person or organization they’re familiar with – an urgent ...

2. www.cbc.ca › news › businessTired of getting spam calls? Here's why you may never be rid ...

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   Jun 3, 2023 · Spam calls — or "scam calls" as they’re also known — have become an infuriating part of life. Some 18 months ago, many Canadians hoped they'd disappear thanks to new technology to combat the ...

3. toronto.ctvnews.ca › these-are-the-top-five-scamsThese are the top five scams Canadians fell for in 2021

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   Dec 23, 2021 · Sue Labine, Call Centre Supervisor for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, said the top scam in Canada from January 2021 to September of this year is the investment scam, with Canadians losing $70.2 ...

4. crtc.gc.ca › eng › phoneScam alerts | CRTC

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   If you think that you might have been scammed, or detect a scam, you can report your experience to the following organizations: 1. If you have received an unsolicited commercial electronic message, report it to the Spam Reporting Centre. 2. If you have received a call, email or text message that resulted in a loss of money, personal information or ...

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   Based on the scam activity that has been reported, the CRTC advises Canadians to be aware of the following malicious activities:

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5. www.cbc.ca › news › businessFake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · According to the RCMP, only 5 to 10 per cent of fraud cases are reported in Canada. In 2023, those reports accounted for $567 million in losses, but that could include everything from immigration ...

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6. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaHere are the top scams in Ontario and tips on how to avoid them

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   Mar 2, 2023 · Crypto and grandparent scams on the rise. In Ontario, investment scams accounted for the highest losses from victims last year, with $136.5 million reported. Armit says a big part of that involves ...

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   What are the most common scams in 2021?

   • In the number two spot for scams in 2021 is the romance scam, where criminals use social media and dating sites to have virtual relationships with people and then eventually ask them for money. Canadians lost more than $42.2 million to romance scams so far this year.

   These are the top five scams Canadians fell for in 2021

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   Are'scam calls' a real thing?

   • (Submitted by Pradeep Selvaraj) Spam calls — or "scam calls" as they're also known — have become an infuriating part of life. By now, most people are well acquainted with fraudsters trying to dupe you out of your cash by impersonating government officials or Amazon employees.

   Tired of getting spam calls? Here's why you may never be rid ... - CBC.ca

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   What is a psychic consultation scam?

   • These calls use various pretexts however are primarily to offer a consultation with a psychic. What’s happening: The Psychic Consultation scam begins with a live call offering a free psychic consultation, which then requires you to call-back a 1-900 telephone number to receive the free offering.

   Scam alerts | CRTC

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   What is a grandparent scam?

   • The grandparent scam is another emerging fraud concerning to Armit. It falls within the emergency scam category, which was within the highest reported losses in Ontario last year. Fraudsters target the elderly via landlines pretending to be a relative or grandchild and say they need the grandparent's help with bail money to get out of trouble.

   Here are the top scams in Ontario and tips on how to avoid them

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   Are client services calls a scam?

   • Our Client Services team will only contact you if you have been in touch with them first. In most cases, they will provide a reference number. If you receive a call from this number but have not made an inquiry or the caller cannot provide your reference number, this is a scam.

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   How do I file a complaint about a scam?

   • Contact your local consumer affairs office to request an investigation into a scam that appears to come from within your own province or territory. You can also contact the Better Business Bureau to file a complaint or leave a review about a business.

   How to report fraud and scams in Canada - Competition Bureau

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8. competition-bureau.canada.ca › fraud-and-scamsHow to report fraud and scams in Canada - Competition Bureau

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   Step 3: Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Competition Bureau. Contact the Fraud Reporting System (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) or call toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. You can also file a report of a misleading or deceptive marketing practice with the Competition Bureau using the online complaint form.