Ontario Provincial Police services and local organizations are offering information sessions for seniors to help…
SEON and Prodigy’s IDVerifact team up to crack down on digital identity fraud
June 8, 2021 – Prodigy Ventures Inc. announced an agreement entered into between its wholly-owned subsidiary, IDVerifact Inc. and Seon, the fraud fighters. Last year it was reported that nearly half of companies experienced a fraud in the past 24 months....
Significant rise in scam complaints received by Vancouver Island RCMP detachment
June 4, 2021 – Sidney/North Saanich RCMP are dealing with “a huge uptick” in complaints involving scams, according to the detachment’s community policing officer. Const. Paul Mittelsteadt said the detachment receives calls daily about a range of scams. “It’s...
Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support Society launches fundraising campaign
May 4, 2021 – The Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support Society (CAVWSS) has started a major fundraising initiative. ‘The Road Ahead Campaign’ aims to raise over $35,000 over the next year (with the possibility of extension) to secure funding...
Forter valued at $3 billion as online boom fuels fraud prevention tool demand
May 25, 2021 – E-commerce fraud prevention startup Forter has raised $300 million in a funding round led by hedge fund Tiger Global Management, more than doubling its valuation to $3 billion in about six months. Adage Capital Management and billionaire-investor...
OPP offer tips to avoid falling victim to fraud
May 10, 2021 – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that there are many schemes being used to defraud the public and businesses. If you receive any unsolicited communication by any means asking for money to be given or...