GATINEAU – Telemarketing scams have been around for ages, and fraudsters are now making them harder to spot. Picture this: a trusted company calls offering a better plan. It sounds like a great deal, so you accept. Be on the lookout: fraudsters can pretend to be from any well-known company and offer convincing deals to trick you into giving away personal information. …
Shoppers, beware of cyber scams this Black Fri, Cyber Monday, fed partners warn
Ontario – The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) and its Get Cyber Safe campaign, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are reminding Canadian consumers to be vigilant of cyber threats while shopping online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In the rush to secure deals online, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of …