Canadian had to convince partner $31 million lottery win wasn't a scam

A Canadian lottery winner is celebrating a life-changing jackpot after recently claiming a $31 million Lotto Max prize.

Westpac warns Aussies over impending surge as shoppers lose $9.4 million to growing trend: 'Red flags'

Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams this holiday season. Christmas can be a busy and stressful time of year, ...

Stop the Scam: Officials warn of scams targeting elders targeted during holidays

WITH LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN FULL SWING, LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS ARE WARNING ABOUT A GROWING WAVE OF SCAMS TARGETING ...

Rise in gift card scams as victims lose millions

Report Fraud, the national body for fraud reporting, believes it has increased by about 25% over the past two years. New figures from the organisation show they had 9,386 reports of gift card fraud in ...
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Beware of the ever-present 12 frauds of the Christmas holidays

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is highlighting the most common holiday-related frauds so you can recognize the red ...
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’Tis the season to be wary and slow down to avoid scams

The following guest article comes from Care Resources. As fraudsters take advantage of increased online shopping, travel and the giving spirit that comes with each holiday season, this time of year ...