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FBI warns about new extortion scam targeting sensitive data

Ransomware attacks have become a major threat to every industry, with hackers targeting companies and employees alike. In recent years,…

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Nova Scotia

Cape Breton schools used in online booking scam for summer camp, school rentals

A warning has been issued by the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education regarding a fraudulent website that was taking…

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Tech

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing’ scam targeting your phone

Smishing, a combination of SMS and phishing, is a type of scam that uses text messages to trick people into…

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World

They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Burmese border

Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world, find themselves trapped once…

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Tech

That bank transfer alert text you received may be a scam

Jane’s recent encounter with a suspicious text message serves as a timely reminder for all of us to remain vigilant…

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Tech

Tips to avoid scam phone calls

Cold calls are often seen as a nuisance and an interruption to our daily lives. We may think that the…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax police lay charges in chimney repair scam

Halifax police have recently made arrests in connection with a fraudulent chimney and masonry company scam that targeted homeowners in…

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Canada

Money collector in ‘criminal enterprise’ scam sentenced for crimes in P.E.I., N.B.

A Chilean man, Luis Luciano David Cortez, has been sentenced to 270 days in jail for his involvement in a…

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Tech

Don’t fall for the Elon Musk energy-saving device scam

time. This can help keep your personal information safe from scammers and other malicious actors. In conclusion, it’s important to…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. police warn of new text message scam impersonating RCMP

Nova Scotia RCMP are warning the public about a new phishing scam that is targeting individuals through text messages. According…

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