Job Scam Variation
Bulletin: New variation of job scam The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is seeing an increase in job opportunity frauds. According to victim reports, fraudsters are contacting
September 8, 2023
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Social Media Message Alert
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is receiving reports of fraudsters using compromised social media accounts to ask for a favour. Fraudsters will claim that they are
August 16, 2023
Sextortion send a naked mole rat and other tips
Sextortion Tips We are reminding all parents and grandparents to have those hard-to-have conversations with your children and grandchildren. Sextortion is becoming more frequent in
August 2, 2023
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Phishing Scams, the Red Cross, and the Alberta Wildfire
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity threats like phishing scams have become increasingly prevalent. As we rally together to support causes such as the Alberta
July 7, 2023
A New Twist On a Romance Scam – Pig Butchering
This scam originated in Southeast Asia and the name of the scam is “Shāz Hū Pán,” meaning pig butchering. This Scam is a combination of
June 2, 2023
CRA Phishing Scam
Tax Time Scam Time The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center is receiving reports of a phishing text scam claiming to be the CRA. They have included a
April 20, 2023
Fraud Alert March 2023
Fraud Alert – involving youth This is a message from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center. All Grandparents, parents and anyone with a youth in their life,
April 20, 2023
Scam Update from Amazon Prime Canada
Here is an update from Amazon Prime regarding scams and how to protect yourself. · Order confirmation scams. These are unexpected calls/texts/emails that often refer to
January 5, 2023
Police Warn of Emergency Scam
Edmonton City Police have joined forces with Calgary City Police and RCMP to release information about the Emergency Scam. This is also known as the
December 15, 2022
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Identity Fraud
Identity fraud is when a victim’s personal information is stolen. Now it’s your turn! SPOT THE SCAM You are not receiving all of your regular
Cellphone or Internet Service Provider Scam
Fraudsters from service provider scams often phone victims and claim to be from the victim’s cellular, landline, or internet service provider. The fraudster tells the
Phishing Scam
Phishing is an impersonation technique where fraudsters send out social media or email campaign messages that appear to be from an organization, company, or government
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