by CFN Staff | Jul 8, 2021 | Featured, Fraud Prevention, Recent Articles
July 8, 2021 – Canada has seen an increase in reports of fraud this year. So far in 2021, scam activity is showing a marked increase when compared with figures from last year. In the first four months of 2021, there were 33,455 reports of fraud and 19,610...
by Voice Online | Jun 8, 2021 | Fraud Prevention, Recent Articles
June 8, 2021 – Surrey RCMP are reminding the public to be aware of investment scams after a persistent number of reports throughout this year. Since January, Surrey RCMP have received 59 reports of fraud involving crypto currency totaling approximately $612,748...
by CFN Staff | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured, Fraud Prevention, Recent Articles
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...
by Canada.com | May 25, 2021 | Fraud Prevention, Online Fraud, Recent Articles
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...
by Times Colonist | May 10, 2021 | Identity Fraud, Recent Articles
May 10, 2021 – There are a variety of ways that fraudsters can try to gather your personal information. They can simply try phoning you, pretending to be a legitimate organization, and request information from you verbally. Other fraudsters can send you text...