The Thunder Bay Professional Fire Firefighters Association (TBPFFA) is warning locals about a phone scam…
Cryptocurrency fraud grew 400 per cent in Canada, RCMP says
March 24, 2021 – Fraud is more prevalent than ever, according to RCMP. With the rise of cryptocurrency, criminals have opened a new avenue of taking peoples money. “Cryptocurrency fraud is increasing dramatically in Canada, with a difference of more than 400 per...
John McAfee has phone hacked, claims tweets about cryptocurrencies weren’t sent out by him
Cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee is warning users that anyone can be hacked after someone allegedly broke into his Twitter account to promote cryptocurrency investments. McAfee claims the threat actor hacked his phone through his carrier, AT&T, and moved his...
Law enforcement increasingly aware of fraudulent activity using cryptocurrencies
Regardless of whether you believe cyber currencies (nee crypto) are all about facilitating crime vs. crime being but a small, unfortunate side effect of the rise of crypto coinage, there’s no arguing with the fact that global law enforcement recognizes that...
Coquitlam RCMP warn of bitcoin phone scam
Coquitlam RCMP are warning the public about a new phone scam that’s making the rounds in which fraudsters demand payment in bitcoin. Callers posing as workers with Revenue Canada or the Immigration and Refugee Board have been threatening people with deportation...