Scammers have stolen more than $37M in Edmonton this year. Here's how
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From text messages to phone calls and in-person interactions, scam artists are trying to con you out of your money.
From text messages to phone calls and in-person interactions, scam artists are trying to con you out of your money.
Police data shows Edmontonians have been bilked out of tens of millions in the first eight months of the year.
Julie Matthews, a fraud prevention educator, knows all too well what kinds of scams are out to get people.
"There are new scams out there every single day and they're getting more and more clever all the time," she said. "Unfortunately, people are falling for them and losing a lot of money."
She travels across Alberta hosting seminars, including many at seniors centres.
"I think seniors are the one group that really knows that they're at risk and they're so great about reaching out for help," Matthews said. "So presentations like this, the seniors are happy to come. They want to learn."
But technology is making it easier for scammers to target folks of all ages.
A Cambridge woman has been charged with setting a house fire that sent one person to hospital.
Weslee Johnson, 17, sat up in his new hospital bed to show off the souvenirs from his trip to Dunedin, FLA.
Weslee Johnson, 17, sat up in his new hospital bed to show off the souvenirs from his trip to Dunedin, FLA.
An annual stamp show this weekend expects to bring in 600 to 800 collectors and hobbyists of all ages.
Danielle Smith advised Albertans not to expect any tax breaks at the pumps to help ease the pain of filling up your vehicle any time soon.
Hundreds of Algoma Steel workers face layoffs on Monday as the union ensures a seniority-based process. Support centre braces for influx, while federal EI extension gives affected employees six extra months to decide their future.
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Better Business Bureau is working to ensure people have the tools to avoid falling victim.
Poor driving conditions on Highway 1 west of Calgary caused a huge traffic jam Saturday morning.
As atmospheric rivers pounded the B.C. coast this week, parts of the Interior saw record-breaking heat.
Environment Canada has issued its second special weather statement of the week for the Ottawa area, warning of heavy snow and possible freezing rain on Saturday.
Police say a 28‑year‑old woman is facing multiple charges following an incident inside a St. Thomas banking vestibule Friday evening.
The Nova Scotia Energy Board said it would use the interrupter mechanism to change the price of diesel oil at 12:01 a.m. due to “a significant shift in the market price.”
A watermain break has forced road closures along Lake Shore Boulevard West Saturday morning.