Scams & fraud

Scam warning: traffickers targeting Canadian seniors to act as drug mules

Scam warning: traffickers using Canadian seniors as drug mules

According to a warning from the Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian seniors appear to have been disproportionately targeted by drug trafficking networks to act as drug mules. Here’s how the scam works.

3 easy tips to avoid theft from “shoulder surfers”

As technology moves forward and hackers and thieves become increasingly savvy, it’s easy to forget about some of the original methods of identity theft and fraud. Shoulder surfing is one of these methods. Here are three easy tips to avoid becoming a victim of a shoulder surfer.

Be careful with the “Secret Sister” gift exchange

The “Secret Sister” holiday gift exchange has been making its rounds on social media for a couple years now. We’re going to go over some precautions you may want to consider before participating.