Consumers over 65 most likely to lose money
Tax agency says some usernames and passwords may have been obtained by ‘unauthorized third parties’
Victim purchased 10 gift cards worth $100 each
Phone call showed up as VicPD’s non-emergency line
Organization does not solicit donations by phone
Saanich police share anti-fraud tips, red-flags to watch for to avoid common scams
Fraudsters continue to trick people out of large sums of money
88-year-old received letter stating she had won $950,000
Daughter sends warning to the community
The pandemic heavily contributed to the number of puppy scams
Rose gets her $1,500 back, but most aren’t as fortunate
Two members fell victim, scam reported to police, association president says
Better Business Bureau is warning of a rise in Amazon scammers as people online shop more
Bureau warned customers to read terms carefully when they sign up for a free trial, especially for health and wellness apps.
VicPD officer receives scam call himself while investigating case
COVID-19 an opportunity for scammers to put new spin on old tricks, police warn
Canadian Anti-Fraud Center reports about $15.8 million lost in 2020 so far
