As we are soon approaching tax season, many of us are keeping our guard up and preparing for scams that can potentially put our money and personal information at risk. Fraudsters use this stressful time of year to take advantage of trusting people who are filing for their tax returns, and with many Canadians being […]
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Time leading up to the holidays can be a boring and an unproductive period for many employees. Putting off new projects until the new year, scrambling to use up the last of your vacation days and spending more time worrying about Christmas festivities rather than work, can create many distractions, tempting workers to do some online holiday shopping. Now that
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, the global pandemic has already changed our traditional shopping habits. With an increase in spending activity, digital shoppers who are looking for nice deals this time of year should be wary of the rise in naughty scams who are looking to take advantage of jolly customers. As we eagerly
❄️‘Tis the Season for Scammers to Focus Less on Giving and More on Stealing ❄️ Read More »
Scams are perpetrated globally and target people of all ages. From identity theft to phishing attempts, fraudsters have exploited Asia’s fears during the pandemic, resulting in high volumes of fraud losses. A combination of factors is driving the high cost of fraud, including increased online activity. Investment scams, pandemic scams, impersonations, demands of contactless payments,
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The coronavirus pandemic has driven life online, creating new opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of the anonymity of the web and run a number of scams on unsuspecting victims. In South Africa, and many other developing countries, those poverty-stricken not only have to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also must be wary
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The prevalence of online fraud in the UK has spiked during recent years as people have relied more on online shopping and digital banking, resulting in a 6.5% growth in the number of scams reported and a 16.7% increase in money lost from July 2019 to June 2020. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of our changing habits, putting at risk those most vulnerable to falling
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In this modern world we can do almost anything online, and even more so now since the pandemic – working remotely, virtual classes, shopping, banking, and connecting with friends. But because we are so dependent on the internet and our digital devices, if something goes wrong, we want to fix it right away… better yet, we
Online Scam Series: Tech Support Read More »
Online scams are on the rise in our high-tech world today and we’ve all heard these intimidating, yet dangerous scams before. Many rely on good old phone calls to trap their victims, while other attackers may use email, websites, and more. The minute you comply with what they have asked you to do, whether it
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Can you ever imagine your life without the internet? The internet has certainly enhanced our lives in many ways. Everything is more accessible and immediate no matter what goods or services you are looking for. The rise of the internet has impacted our shopping experience, education, employment, and even the online game industry including online
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It’s Only a Few Clicks Away Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has skyrocketed. No more waiting for stores to open up, no more crowds, and no more waiting in long, tedious lines. Consumers want convenience, and with the power of “add to basket” in this tech era, anything is possible. Products and options are
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