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Were you a victim of a scam? Watch out for the “recovery pitch”
If you’ve recently been a victim of a scam you may want to watch out for the “recovery pitch”. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, scam victims may be at risk of being targeted again by the same scammer with the hopes of obtaining additional funds.
Posted on 2018-04-24 :: Comments (9)
The Little Black Book of Scams, presented by the Competition Bureau
Interested in increasing your awareness about the scams that target Canadians? The Competition Bureau Canada has put together information about some of the top scams in the country. Check out The Little Black Book of Scams and learn tips, red flags, and detailed information about different scams.
Posted on 2018-04-17 :: Comments (4)
Applying for tenancy: do I have to provide my SIN?
I just went through the process of finding a new a place to live and was a little unclear on the rules around providing your social insurance number (SIN). I did a bit of digging and here is what I found about providing your SIN when applying for tenancy.
Posted on 2018-03-29 :: Comments (3)
3 tips to avoid problems when booking travel online
Posted on 2018-03-27 :: Comments (6)
What to do if you receive a spam text
Posted on 2018-03-20 :: Comments (13)
The top 10 scams of 2017 presented by BBB
Posted on 2018-03-06 :: Comments (1)