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Scam of the Week - The Cost of a "Free" Prize

2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (530+ words) Our Golden West IT team is sounding the alarm on a recurring scam. Imagine receiving an unexpected email from a well-known organization, such as Costco or Marriott, letting you know that you've been selected for an exclusive opportunity. All you…...

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Virden RCMP warn of sophisticated phone scam after $20, 000 fraud

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (277+ words) Police would like to caution the public to be aware of an elaborate fraud that occurred in Virden - and to be wary of'any suspicious activity on your cell phone accounts. On May 16th, RCMP were made aware of the fraud that…...

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Scam of the Week - Genuine Alert, Fake Emergency

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (409+ words) Scam of the Week Genuine Alert, Fake Emergency Our Golden West Broadcasting IT Team is giving us another heads up of scammers trying to get your attention - and con you out of your money. Here's a reminder, Stop and Think…...

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Too good to be true: the text message "You Tube job" scam explained

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (253+ words) Our Golden West IT Department is warning us of the next scam that fraudsters are using to trick folks into trusting them enough to share personal information." But don't be fooled! In this week's scam, you receive a text message…...

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2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (8+ words) What's Happening Westman? March 28-30 Events'discoverwestman. com...

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The phone-charging mistake most people make

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (346+ words) The phone charger you leave in the wall, the coffee maker you never unplug, the tangle of USB cords behind your desk." None ofthese feelsterriblyrisky in the moment. But according to Morden Fire Captain Jonathan Baumgart, those small, everyday habits…...

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It's warmer now, but when the temperatures dip watch out for this!

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (421+ words) 'Don't Let These Utility Scams Leave You out in the Cold' says our Golden West IT team! In this week's scam, you receive a text message from your utility provider that says power outages are expected in your area due…...

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Online sellers beware: Urgent Pay Pal email turns out to be phishing scam

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (117+ words) A phishing scam targeting users of online marketplace sites has been circulating locally, prompting warnings from cyber-security experts and consumer protection bodies. Such scams exploit online classified and marketplace platforms, where buyers and sellers may not meet in person and…...

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