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BBB warns over scams during the holiday season

The Better Business Bureau is amplifying a warning from the head of BMO’s financial crimes unit regarding a multitude of scams that are targeting holiday shoppers this season. The various scams include the use Read More

How to recognize frauds and scams

Every year, Canadians lose millions of  dollars to scammers – Why and how does this happen … and what can we do to avoid getting caught in a scam?  Odeta Doroftei, Manager, Community Outreach and Education with Read More

Be cautious with Jasper donations warns BBB

In the aftermath of a tragedy like the fire in Jasper this week, people naturally want to do everything they can to help. However, these kinds of events can provide fertile ground for fraudsters looking Read More

Alberta RCMP scam warning

Every year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to scammers through different methods of fraud. Corporal Sean Milne from the Alberta RCMP Provincial Financial Crime Team offers a couple of signs that a great financial opportunity Read More

Lethbridge Police warn of Grandparent scam

Lethbridge Police are warning about a Grandparent scam which is making the rounds. The Grandparent or Emergency scam as it is often called involves fraudsters targeting seniors by calling and pretending to be a family Read More