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1. 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 ...

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 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...

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3. www.forbes.com › sites › jackguttentagEmail Scam Alert - This One Almost Caught Me - Forbes

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   Aug 7, 2021 · The email comes as a notification that you have been charged a specified amount for an item or service you never ordered. It is not a bill requesting payment, which you would immediately delete ...

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

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   Sep 28, 2023 · Breaking Down the Top 10 Email Scams. Let’s dive into the prevalent email scams that all users should stay vigilant against in order to detect and avoid them. 1. Phishing Scams. Phishing emails aim to steal sensitive data like login credentials and financial information through deception.

5. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › scamScam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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   Sep 21, 2016 · According to the Consumer Sentinel Network, an online investigative tool from the Federal Trade Commission, there were nearly 354,000 imposter scams alone in 2015, the latest data available. That ...

6. www.consumerreports.org › money › customer-reviewsHow to Spot Fake Online Reviews - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 4, 2023 · 1. Note the time stamps of the reviews. If you notice a cluster of very positive reviews all posted on the same day, “something fishy might be going on,” Gordon says. Fake reviews can be ...

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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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   Did a New York business owner get Fooled by a scammer?

   • A business owner in New York City, Friedman was fooled into giving important financial details to a scammer. “Recently, on a hectic day, I got a text saying there was a problem with my bank account,” she says. It said that for security reasons, she needed to click a provided link and verify her details.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Is the 'Coca-Cola Welfare Fund' lottery scam a scam?

   • Beware the "Coca-Cola Welfare Fund" lottery scam! Promising big bucks for completing a survey, this scam has been making rounds on Facebook since early June 2021, tempting users with thousands in pesos or riel. But clicking that link?

   20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Are scammers getting worse?

   • That's a 25 percent increase over 2014 and about 80 percent higher than in 2013. Consumers lost more than $762 million to scammers. "It's a huge problem, and we believe it's getting worse," says Katherine Hutt, a spokesperson at the Better Business Bureau. It's easy to be confused.

   Scam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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8. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Phone fraud cost some 68.4 million Americans money in 2022, says the U.S. Spam & Scam Report from Truecaller, creator of a spam-blocking app. The median loss was $1,400 per person scammed, the FTC ...