Fake puppy listings, gift exchanges top B.C. holiday scams
British Columbians warned of prevalent holiday season scams, including fake online puppy sales and fraudulent gift exchanges. Learn how to protect yourself.
British Columbians warned of prevalent holiday season scams, including fake online puppy sales and fraudulent gift exchanges. Learn how to protect yourself.
Police in British Columbia are warning residents about a text message scam demanding payment for speeding tickets. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Mounties are alerting the public after a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a Neepawa, Manitoba business. Learn how to spot fake currency and protect yourself from fraud.
A Lethbridge man was defrauded of nearly $600,000 in an investment scam, with funds moved to offshore crypto accounts. A B.C. man now faces charges. Learn the red flags.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a 'Media Offender of the Week' feature, reviving Trump's 'fake news' phrase. The move was widely mocked online for its perceived irony. Read the full story.
The Kitchener Rangers OHL team is alerting the public about a fraudulent email campaign where scammers are pretending to be team staff. Learn how to protect yourself.
Huron County OPP are investigating after fraudsters attempted to buy a $70,000 vehicle from an Exeter car dealership using fraudulent means. Learn the details of the scam and police advice.
A recent Saskatchewan court decision sheds light on the Rural Municipality of Edenwold's legal battle to recover funds lost in a scam. Learn the details of the case and its implications for municipal fraud recovery.
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills at multiple Orillia businesses. Police warn local merchants to be vigilant.
A London man faced pellet gun threats while attempting to buy a phone in Guelph. Police investigation ongoing. Stay informed about local safety incidents.
Windsor police are searching for Jad Karam, 47, accused of a counterfeit currency scheme targeting big-box retailers. Police believe he may be in the GTA.
CTV journalist Pat Foran shares his experience with a phone scammer attempting remote access to his device. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud attempts.
A Windsor coffee cart lost $500 to a fraudulent email posing as the Windsor Spitfires. The team warns local businesses to be vigilant against this scam targeting the community.
Windsor Spitfires hockey organization issues urgent warning about circulating scam targeting fans. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent activities.
Canadian giant Brookfield and Singapore's GIC have made a takeover offer for Australia's National Storage REIT. This major real estate deal highlights global investment trends.
Guelph police issue urgent warning after senior loses nearly $15,000 in sophisticated bank card scam. Learn how to protect yourself from financial fraud.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Build Canada Homes announcement used a fake construction site costing taxpayers $32,707. Documents reveal the 'homes' were temporary props.
An Ontario woman shares her story of losing $28,000 to a fraudulent contractor after paying upfront for a basement renovation. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.
Children in Ottawa are learning critical digital skills to identify AI-generated fake content. This innovative program prepares the next generation for the challenges of artificial intelligence.
Construction workers at Boston's Black Falcon Terminal unearthed a human skull, later confirmed as fake. The discovery sparked initial fears and mob connections.
Alberta RCMP issues urgent warning about sophisticated 'ghost broker' insurance scams targeting drivers. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent policies and financial loss.
North Bay police issue urgent warning about rising grandparent scams targeting seniors. Learn how to protect your family from these emotional manipulation schemes.
Quebec City police warn the public about a sophisticated scam where fraudsters use authentic officer details to deceive victims. Learn how to protect yourself.
Satirical outlet The Onion makes definitive statement about its fake news identity. Learn how the publication distinguishes satire from misinformation in today's media landscape.
Canadian tech analyst Carmi Levy shares crucial scam prevention strategies. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud with these expert tips.
Artificial intelligence-generated audio of Donald Trump discussing Epstein files gains traction online, raising concerns about AI misinformation in political discourse.
A Guelph resident lost $5,000 to a scammer posing as comedian Matt Rife. Learn how the fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
Peel Regional Police warn of emerging fake GIC investment scam after charging Brampton man John Marshall with fraud. Learn how to protect your investments.
Ottawa police alert residents about bank investigator, door-to-door, and cryptocurrency scams. Learn how to protect yourself from these sophisticated fraud schemes.
Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo sentenced to life imprisonment for human trafficking operations at fraudulent scam centre after being deported from Indonesia.