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Canada

2nd man files lawsuit against Whitehorse immigration consultant alleging he was scammed out of nearly $500K

A second individual has initiated legal action against a Whitehorse immigration consultant and a family member, claiming that they defrauded…

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Canada

Her grandson’s voice said he was under arrest. This senior was almost scammed with suspected AI voice cloning

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics, using artificial intelligence to clone voices and deceive unsuspecting victims. One Ontario…

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Health

These Ontario doulas scammed by Kaitlyn Braun are ‘building their own village’ for support

Amy Silva, a doula based in London, Ont., has always emphasized the importance of being part of a network of…

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Tech

Timeshare terror leaves retired couple $50K in the hole after being scammed

The FBI is issuing a stark warning to timeshare owners about a widespread telemarketing scam linked to a violent Mexican…

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Tech

How 1 man got scammed in seconds using Google

Online financial scams have become a prevalent threat in today’s digital age, with cybercriminals utilizing sophisticated techniques to deceive unsuspecting…

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Halifax

“I don’t feel secure, I feel scammed”: Rent-in-advance scheme is troubling tenants in Halifax

Property management company Olympus Properties has been accused by Dalhousie Legal Aid Service of requiring money from potential tenants in…

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Health

Case of Brantford woman who faked pregnancies and scammed doulas signals need for better screening: groups

WARNING: This article references sexual assault and suicidal ideation, and may affect those who have experienced​ them or know someone…

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Health

Ontario woman who faked pregnancies, scammed doulas to be sentenced today

WARNING: This article contains details of sexual assault and suicidal ideation, and may affect those who have experienced​ them or know…

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Nova Scotia

Getting money back after being scammed is extraordinary feat, anti-fraud experts say

Of the more than $14.3 million in restitution orders issued in Nova Scotia in the last five years, less than…

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Business

He was scammed $16K from his BMO line of credit. The bank is charging him interest anyway

James Mathelier says he’s had many sleepless nights in the past four months after falling prey to a costly phone scam.…

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