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Ontario police seize "SMS blaster" used to bypass cell networks and send mass scam texts in the GTA
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (417+ words) Here's how they trick your phone by exploiting 2 G networks and what you should do to protect your personal information. Smishing scammers using SMS blasters were arrested in Ontario." Ontario police recently arrested three people in "Project Lighthouse" for using…...
Ontario resident loses $55, 000 after sharing this one code. Here is how to spot a SIM-swap before it's too late
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (742+ words) The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of a massive rise in passcode hijacking across Ontario. Police are warning residents about a SIM-swap scam that involves scammers asking for security codes." Handing over a single text message code could cost you thousands…...
Is that 407 ETR text a scam? How to spot 407 ETR phishing fraud targeting Ontario residents
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) If you got a messaging saying you owe money for a trip on the 407 ETR, read this before you take out your credit card." The highway toll company is sharing tips to help customers spot scammers impersonating 407 ETR." The 407 ETR…...
Dangerous Benadryl Tik Tok challenge sends Ontario teen to hospital " What parents need to know about social media trends and dares
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (883+ words) From the bone-shattering skull breaker challenge to the high-risk fire breathing trend, these viral social media dares have sent numerous young people to the ER, with some cases ending in tragedy. Here's what parents need to know." Social media teen…...
Canadians lost $43 million to spear phishing in 2025: Here's how scammers use social media to target you
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (938+ words) Spear phishing continues to be one of the most prevalent frauds affecting Canadians, with millions lost to this targeted type of scam each year." Criminals use public information you post on social media and other sites to craft personalized phishing…...
Scammers are pretending to be from Service Canada: Here are the warning signs to tell if the message is fake
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) Don't trust the number you see in your caller ID and don't click malicious links sent by people claiming to be from Service Canada if you're not sure about the source. Here's how to check if the message is legitimate....
To tweet or not to tweet? Burlington to review use of X and other social media platforms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (459+ words) City staff will test other social media while remaining on X to see if it can replace that platform with another one. A report of their findings is expected in the fall. Screenshot of the City of Burlington's main X…...
OHL email scam: Ontario Hockey League teams warn fans of phishing campaign
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (653+ words) Sudbury Wolves and London Knights among teams reporting email fraud impersonating team staff." The Guelph Storm Hockey Club posted this warning about an active email scam." A number of Ontario Hockey League (OHL) teams including the Sudbury Wolves and London…...
Wikipedia is turning 25 and is hosting a meetup in Toronto on Sunday: Here's how to register
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (188+ words) The world's largest online encyclopedia is hosting a meet-up event to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The world's largest user-generated online encyclopedia is hosting a meetup event in Toronto on Sunday (Jan. 18) at One Yonge Community Recreation Centre (24 Freeland St.) The venue…...
Did you get a random Instagram password reset email? How to check if security alerts are legit
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (680+ words) Instagram app in the app store Phone showing the Instagram app in the app store." Toronto-based cybersecurity expert Edward Kiledjian's cybersecurity experience spans over 20 years with some spent as a chief information security officer for major Canadian companies." If you…...