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

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   In addition to reporting suspected fraud or identity theft to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, you should also contact both of Canada’s national credit bureaus—Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada—to order a free credit report immediately and ask that a fraud alert be put on your file.

2. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Facebook Login Scam. Beware of scam emails masquerading as messages from Facebook, warning that "someone tried to log in to your account" followed by an 8-digit ID number. These fraudulent ...

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3. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Mar 6, 2024 · You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.

4. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca › index-engCanadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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   The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. We provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. If you think you're a victim of fraud, report it!

5. support.shaw.ca › t5 › internet-articlesRecent Fraudulent Messages and Phishing Attempts - Shaw Support

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   How to report phishing emails. If you receive a phishing email, please forward it to our Internet Security team at: internet.abuse@sjrb.ca. If possible, please include the email headers in order to allow us to track the sender.

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6. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca › scamsExtortion - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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   Via email, a scammer claims to have hacked your computer and recorded you performing an explicit act (i.e., masturbation). They often cite some of your personal information (e.g. Social Insurance Number) or a password you have used as proof of the hack.

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   What if I've been victimized by a phishing email scam?

   • If you’ve been victimized by an email scam leading to identity theft or financial fraud, take these steps to secure accounts and recover losses: Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   How do I report a phishing scam?

   • Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation. Reporting fraudulent emails helps get them blacklisted. Immediately change passwords on any accounts potentially compromised by phishing scams.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What information do scammers ask for?

   • They ask for confidential information, such as your account username, account number, and email password. In order to keep your identity safe, it is important to know what to look for. See our article Identifying Fraudulent Emails/"Phishing" for more information about identifying fraudulent emails.

   Recent Fraudulent Messages and Phishing Attempts - Shaw Support

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   Are fake job offers a scam?

   • Bogus Job Offers – Scammers advertise fake job offers through email promising generous compensation but first requiring an application fee or handing over personal information. With so much legitimate correspondence also taking place over email, it can be tricky for the average user to identify signs of malicious messages.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What are the most common email scam ploys?

   • Email’s inherent vulnerabilities make it an ideal channel for scammers to deploy a variety of deceptive tactics. Some of the most common ploys seen include: Phishing – Fraudulent emails aim to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information through spoofing, urgent calls to action, and embedded malicious links and attachments.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What happens if you get hacked by a scammer?

   • Via email, a scammer claims to have hacked your computer and recorded you performing an explicit act (i.e., masturbation). They often cite some of your personal information (e.g. Social Insurance Number) or a password you have used as proof of the hack. They state that they will release the video publicly if you do not pay a fee via Bitcoin.

   Extortion - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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8. malwaretips.com › blogs › email-scamsBeware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Sep 28, 2023 · If you’ve been victimized by an email scam leading to identity theft or financial fraud, take these steps to secure accounts and recover losses: Report Phishing Emails. Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation.