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23 Apr

Internet fraud in Canada: Reports predict an ominous rise in online crimes in Canada!

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There is a storm brewing on the Canadian internet fraud front. Several signs reveal increased instances of scams in Canada or carried out of the country. The 2007 Internet Crime Complaint Centre report unveiled surprises for many. It noted an increase in the number of internet-based scams from Canada. The country was cited […]

15 Apr

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection program under the scanner

The last few weeks has seen the company’s name being surrounded by whispers of scam. Its competitors, other identity theft protection companies, have chosen the moment to play up lack of real value in its offerings.
Meanwhile, a class suit has been filed against Life Lock charging that service it provides cannot really be called an […]

29 Mar

The Kuluttajavirasto Project: Finland Government gets Cracking on Online Cheats

Consumer Agency of Finland recently launched a website to increase awareness about online scams. On the occasion, it urged its people to step forward and report fraud as and when they come across one. Presently, it felt victims of scams were shying away from reporting them fearing embarrassment. It took the opportunity to tell them […]

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