fraud prevention

Recent report warns B.C. residents about tactics used by fraudsters and how to identify them (File Photo)

‘Stick and carrot’: New scams are using threats and kindness to get into Canadians’ wallets

Experts call for online caution and help B.C. residents to identify techniques used by scammers

 

Nanaimo RCMP are warning of scams that have plagued victims in this city and across Canada. (Stock photo)

Nanaimo RCMP remind people to ‘know the signs’ of common frauds and scams

Police detail cases in which victims have been scammed out of thousands of dollars

 

Carol Anderson after a free hair styling she was generously offered after someone stole her Christmas money. She’s hoping her tale of woe helps one person avoid becoming a fraud victim. (Carol Anderson/Facebook)

Chilliwack grandma loses all her Christmas money in crypto scam

‘If telling this story helps one person, then I haven’t lost everything,’ says Chilliwack woman

 

Employees of the Best Buy in Nanaimo saved a victim from being defrauded of $3,500, says Nanaimo RCMP. (Pixabay photo)

Store employees in Nanaimo prevent scam victim from spending $3,500 on pre-paid credit cards

At least 12 fraud incidents reported in last five days, according to Nanaimo RCMP

Employees of the Best Buy in Nanaimo saved a victim from being defrauded of $3,500, says Nanaimo RCMP. (Pixabay photo)
Police are alerting the public to be wary of an online rental scam after a Nanaimo man paid a deposit only to find the rental property was occupied. (Black Press Media file photo)

Nanaimo renter defrauded by fake landlord, finds accommodations already occupied

Victim e-transfers thousands to fraudster

Police are alerting the public to be wary of an online rental scam after a Nanaimo man paid a deposit only to find the rental property was occupied. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP are warning businesses and the public to be on the lookout following recent credit card fraud and cyberattacks. (File photo)

Nanaimo RCMP investigate two different scam reports in one day

Scammers target Nanaimo residents via phone and internet

Nanaimo RCMP are warning businesses and the public to be on the lookout following recent credit card fraud and cyberattacks. (File photo)
Robert Dunning, of Nanaimo, said he’s on the verge of bankruptcy after he became the victim of an online cryptocurrency investment scam. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo senior loses $100,000 to cryptocurrency investment scam

74-year-old says he’s on the edge of bankruptcy after scammer empties accounts, maxes out credit card

Robert Dunning, of Nanaimo, said he’s on the verge of bankruptcy after he became the victim of an online cryptocurrency investment scam. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Bonnie Ball of Chilliwack, pictured her with her dog Trudy on July 26, 2021, was the victim of a telephone fraud costing her $44,000. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Telephone fraudster tricks Fraser Valley senior out of $44,000

Convinced by scammer her grandson was arrested and needed bail money

Bonnie Ball of Chilliwack, pictured her with her dog Trudy on July 26, 2021, was the victim of a telephone fraud costing her $44,000. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
The senior was called on March 31 and told to mail the cash to an address overseas. (Pixabay)

B.C. senior scammed into sending $20K overseas, hidden between books

Vancouver police, in a coordinated effort with UK enforcement agencies, were able to intercept the mailed money

The senior was called on March 31 and told to mail the cash to an address overseas. (Pixabay)
Police are offering advice to online shoppers in anticipation of parcel theft this holiday season. (Stock photo)

Nanaimo RCMP warn about parcel theft ahead of holiday gift-giving

Incident reported last week, police offer tips to online shoppers

Police are offering advice to online shoppers in anticipation of parcel theft this holiday season. (Stock photo)
After the Canada Revenue Agency made announcement of a cyberattack last week, the Better Business Bureau for Vancouver Island is offering advice for what to do if you were a victim. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file

Island Better Business Bureau offers advice in light of CRA cyberattacks

Changing passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication among tips by Better Business Bureau

After the Canada Revenue Agency made announcement of a cyberattack last week, the Better Business Bureau for Vancouver Island is offering advice for what to do if you were a victim. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file
Reminding seniors of the importance of not giving out personal or financial information to people you don’t know or over the phone is an important first step. (Submitted)

Tips on how to protect your aging loved ones from financial abuse

About one in 10 seniors are victims of consumer fraud each year: Canadian Department of Justice

Reminding seniors of the importance of not giving out personal or financial information to people you don’t know or over the phone is an important first step. (Submitted)
RCMP urge Nanaimo homeowners to be wary of door-to-door scam artists

RCMP urge Nanaimo homeowners to be wary of door-to-door scam artists

Police issue warning during Fraud Awareness Month

RCMP urge Nanaimo homeowners to be wary of door-to-door scam artists