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Scam Sense Although there is a long list of different scams that target Edmontonians every day, there are commonalities between the scams. Remember: scammers prey
February 24, 2026
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Guest Blog: The gift of investment literacy: Inspire meaningful investment habits this holiday season
By Damilola Ibirinde – December 6, 2024 The gift of investment literacy: Inspire meaningful investment habits this holiday season Why not give a gift that goes beyond
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Guest Blog: 3 tips to overcome financial anxiety when investing
By Rebecca Vargese – Nov 8, 2024 Feeling stressed about money? Here are 3 tips to overcome financial anxiety when investing Over the last few years,
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Guest Blog: Is remote access technology safe? How to protect yourself from the makings of an investment scam
By Rebecca Vargese – July 29, 2024 Is remote access technology safe? How to protect yourself from the makings of an investment scam We’ve all received
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Guest Blog: 3 common misconceptions about investing and how to overcome them
By Rebecca Vargese – July 8, 2024 3 common misconceptions about investing and how to overcome them For many Canadians, investing can seem intimidating or out
July 30, 2024
Guest Blog: From saving to drawdown in retirement: Understanding RRIFs
By Rebecca Vargese – June 13, 2024 From saving to drawdown in retirement: Understanding RRIFs Imagine this: you have diligently saved towards retirement for decades, consistently
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WARNING ON CRYPTO AND ROMANCE FRAUDS
May 28, 2024 The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) are raising awareness among Canadians about the increasing threat of
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Guest Blog: Is crypto a good investment? Understanding the risks and rewards of crypto
By Rebecca Vargese – May 6, 2024 After a bleak 2022-2023 marred by controversy and fraud, crypto is back in the spotlight. Driven by news including headlines
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Bulletin: Social Media Messages Asking For Help
Bulletin: Social Media Messages Asking For Help 2023-07-26 The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is receiving reports of fraudsters using compromised social media accounts to ask
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Buy and Sell Scam
Beware of selling goods or services online. Fraudsters often send a generic message that expresses interest in purchasing the product or service without seeing it
Counterfeit Merchandise Scam
Counterfeit merchandise is often sold at a deal that is too good to be true and tactics on the length of the deal such as
Animal/Pet Scam
Animal scams often appear in classified ads and the animals being advertised are often listed at a very low price or free. Interested buyers often
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