Scam News 1
Scam phone calls down but spam calls on the rise in B.C., poll finds.
The number of scam phone calls British Columbians are receiving has fallen in recent years, but they’re still being bombarded with spam, according to a new poll.
The survey, conducted by Vancouver-based Research Co., found 42 per cent of respondents had received a scam call from someone claiming to be part of a government agency like the Canada Revenue Agency in the past two months.
Scam News 2
FTC Warns Against Romance Scammers in 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cautioning the public to heighten their vigilance against romance scams as the new year begins. The FTC warns that scam activities tend to increase around this time, taking advantage of the influx of unfamiliar names in digital inboxes, making it easier for scammers to go unnoticed.
These fraudsters employ various emotional tactics on their victims, such as professing love, posing as military heroes stationed in distant locations, or claiming to have left behind children all as a prelude to soliciting money. If you suspect someone may be a scammer, it is advised to cease contact with them.
Scam News 3
Warning of HSBC scam circulating in Guernsey
Residents are being cautioned following a banking scam that has affected six individuals, resulting in the loss of “significant sums” of money, according to Guernsey police. The scam involves a well-spoken man with a British accent posing as a representative from the HSBC fraud department.
Authorities stated that the scammer falsely asserts possession of personal information, including the first four digits of the victims’ cards. As a result, the police in Guernsey are urging the public to stay vigilant and be wary of such fraudulent activities.