You may have heard the terms spam and phishing before, and many of you might have used the terms interchangeably, but there are actually some…
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Scammers posing as food delivery drivers are targeting Mississauga and Brampton residents
Preferred Region How does this work? Published December 17, 2022 at 12:07 pm Police are warning the public about an elaborate scam that has been…
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Andrew Bucklandon Is NOT Missing: Here’s How Social Scammers Get You
A boy named Andrew Bucklandon hasn’t gone missing. He didn’t leave for school and not return. He doesn’t even exist. For those who’ve seen —…
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Jetting off for winter sun? Seven travel scams to avoid
If you’re lucky enough to be heading somewhere warm for a holiday this autumn or winter, it’s important to make sure you don’t fall victim…
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How to Buy Donald Trump NFT Trading Cards? Collection Sells Out in 12 Hours
Former United States President Donald Trump shocked the world with the launch of his NFT Trading Cards Collection this past Thursday. Find out how to…
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Thieves sending empty packages to trick victims in brushing scams
There have been several instances where people received a notification of a delivery that couldn’t be completed. Under normal circumstances, it could be legitimate, but…
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Americans received 50 billion robocalls and texts in November
(NewsNation) — In November alone, Americans received more than 50 billion unsolicited phone calls and text messages. Many of these are geared toward scamming people…
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Holiday cyber scams: 5 things to avoid
Holiday cyber scams are increasingly common. According to the FBI, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams every year. The two most prevalent scams…
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I Lost $300 to a Facebook Marketplace Scam, What I Wish I Knew
What started as a bid to make some extra cash ahead of the holiday season turned into a cautionary tale and a $300 loss. Getty…
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Brazoria County spreads awareness of jury duty identity theft scam
Brazoria County residents have reported identity thieves have called them, threatening them for failing to report to fake jury services. The reported thieves demand money…
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