ClickedThru

05/08/2022

Wow that escalated quickly... 😶
Block immediately. This one is definitely a scam.
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01/08/2022

Scam text messages being sent out by scammers pretending to be from the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency). Do not reply to the message!

31/07/2022

An example of a scam text message (sms) trying to get you to click on a malicious link.

The police or traffic enforcement will not text you to pay a ticket.

25/11/2020

It does our hearts good to hear stories like this! Always be suspicious when you're asked to buy gift cards for someone else!
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-cashier-saves-senior-a-whole-lot-of-money-by-stopping-gift-card-scam-1.5201390?fbclid=IwAR2RbfLSAOeUNl5hNwkchtWoejRJFb36Rd354ac5E4t6IfghOOFB4CrJhE8

An Ontario cashier says she felt something wasn't right when a senior tried to purchase about $3,000 worth of Google gift cards.

17/10/2020

Phishing attacks v Vishing attacks. Scammers use any method that works for them:

Suppose cybercriminals want to gain access to your data. In that case, they'll find a way, which is why it's so critical for you to remain vigilant, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're dedicated and ruthless, and their methods are becoming more sophisticated by the day. While federal ag...

21/09/2020

One of the most powerful ways to against scammers is to report the scam to police. Do not feel embarrassed if you fell for a scam. You knowledge of the scam and its workings can protect hundreds of other people around you.

20/09/2020

Definitely one of my favourite TED talks of all time and so on point with scammers. .

Suspicious emails: unclaimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safe deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country. They pop up in our inboxes ....

18/09/2020

Sugar and spice and all things nice is NOT what a scammer is made of.

17/09/2020

A simple search could be the difference between having cocktails on the beach or losing your holiday money. ⁠

16/09/2020

Just a little bit of scamhumour for the day. 🤣

15/09/2020

Staying abreast of the latest scams strengthens your first line of defence: YOU!
https://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/press-on-your-side/2016/07/12/fraud-watch-network/86982676/

14/09/2020

It might seem so small. A request for a little bit of money here, a little bit of money there. Of course they will pay you back, they love you. Don't you trust them?