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Most people are honest Although most people are honest, some are not. Unfortunately, one of the negatives with technology is that it allows a handful of unscrupulous people to create havoc on the masses. These individuals can be in our own country or anywhere else around the globe. Technology enables scammers to contact millions of people very quickly. They prey on the honest and vulnerable — knowing that if they get only a tiny fraction of the people to fall for their deception then they can often at times be financially rewarded. The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions on...
Author of the article: The Daily Press Publishing date: Mar 08, 2021 • March 8, 2021 • 2 minute read • Article content The Timmins Police Service issued a advisory in regards to a recent spate of calls fraudulently advising call recipients that they have won a draw with a significant prize requiring the winner to purchase and forward gift cards to satisfy administrative fees and related costs. TPS is saying unless you are the person who initiated the phone call or any internet conversation, the need for heightened suspicion as to the intent and legitimacy of any call of t...
MONTREAL -- The pandemic has left people exposed to more than just a virus, especially with everyone doing everything -- shopping, working, and most else -- from home. Being online so much also leaves people vulnerable to scams. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports that fraud are on the rise, saying that since March of last year, Canadians filed nearly 70,000 fraud reports totalling more than $100 million in reported losses. February was Fraud Prevention Month, and a number of authorities tried to alert people to how to spot fraudulent schemes. “The fraudsters are using any mean...
SHARE ON: Photo credit: supplied With an increasing number of Scams in the area, OPP says they have seen an increase in the number of call reporting fraud. They say between them the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, more people have been reporting fake calls from people pretending to be legitimate government organizations. Catherine Yaramal with Killaloe OPP says if you aren’t expecting a call, verify the information. She says to not be afraid to hang up or delete the email. She also suggests calling your bank or the CRA to make sure they aren’t trying to reach you. She says police will not ca...