Tag: Scams
Friend Or Fraud: OPP Warns That Scammers Are Posing As Friends...
The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about the risks of purchasing concert tickets and other items on...
Report Shows Just How Common Scams Are Becoming On Popular Apps...
Kaspersky has released a new survey report, "Digital Uncertainty: Scams, Privacy and Artificial Intelligence," revealing that users are frequently encountering scams on social media, dating...
Public Appeal: Music And Sporting Ticket Event Fraud
Peel Regional Police would like to inform the public of an advance fee scam involving the fraudulent sale of music and sporting event tickets...
Tax Tip – Not today, Scammer! Find Out If It’s Really...
Are you receiving emails insisting you to click on a link? Text messages promising a benefit payment or refund? Phone calls threatening to send...
Fraud Warning: Beware Of The Bank Investigator Scam
The South Simcoe Police Service is warning residents the bank Investigator scam is circulating in our communities.
In this scam, victims are advised of alleged...
Police Issue Warning Following Series Of Gift Card Frauds
The South Simcoe Police Service is issuing a warning following a series of recent frauds involving the purchase of gift cards.
Police are investigating multiple...
Ontario’s Largest Electricity Utilities Warn Customers Of Scams
This holiday season, Alectra Utilities, Elexicon Energy, Hydro One, Hydro Ottawa and Toronto Hydro are once again joining forces to increase awareness of utility-related...
Killaloe OPP Remind The Public About Scams Of The Holiday Season
The Killaloe OPP would like to remind community members to be aware of the following scams especially during the holidays. Over the last few...
Ontario Utilities Team Up To Warn Customers About Ongoing Scams
March is National Fraud Prevention Month and five of Ontario's largest utilities have joined forces to raise awareness about ongoing sophisticated scams targeting utility customers.
Some common...
Muskoka Business Owner Warns Others After Losing Facebook Page To Hackers
Theresa Robinson spent 18 months building up her business and client base only to wake up one day and find her Facebook page, the...
