Pop-up scam sees thieves net $340K in cash, gold bars from Ontario man
A senior from a small Ontario town is out hundreds of thousands of dollars after being the victim of a pop-up computer scam, according to provincial police.
Scam involving gold bars, cash sees Ontario victim lose $320,000
A scam involving cash and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold bars saw an Ontario senior lose $320,000, police say. Ontario Provincial Police said that in November, a resident of the ...
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Southwestern Ontario resident scammed out of $320K in gold, cash
A Southwestern Ontario resident lost $320,000 in cash and gold in an online scam, provincial police say. A resident in the ...
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Perth County resident loses $320K in computer scam involving gold bars
A Perth County resident has lost $320,000 in a computer pop-up scam after receiving a notification there was a security ...
Windows Defender Security Center scam: How to protect your computer from fake pop-ups
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking the victim to ...
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Your Windows 11 PC is acting up? 4 essential settings I always check first
This is a no-brainer, but it bears mentioning that staying up to date on Windows 11 patches is crucial. Patches often introduce performance enhancements, bug fixes, security patches, and new ...
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Microsoft Edge’s scareware blocker (AI) detects tech scams to keep Windows 11 safe
Microsoft Edge has multiple built-in security features to shield you from malware, bothersome popups, and tracking. Tech scams have been around for the previous two decades, but Edge wants to do ...
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Online holiday shopping scams up 125%: How to protect yourself
According to the Better Business Bureau, online shopping scams are up 125% from last year, largely due to people purchasing viral items from social media. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares tips to spot ...
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Police warn of new scam that could show up on your doorstep
Menands, NY (WRGB) — Police in Menands are warning residents of a potential scam delivered right to your ... giving them all access to the phone and all personal and financial information ...
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Skip the scams this holiday season: AARP Oregon has tips on how to steer clear of the top rip-offs
Toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or access an online support session. Receive updates through the AARP Fraud Watch Network about new scams with the AARP ...
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How Scammers Trick You into Compromising Your Own Security—and How to Stop Them
Do not click on update prompts that appear as pop-ups ... with coordinated attacks. Scam Copilot sends proactive alerts about emerging threats in your area so you can recognize scams before they even ...
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Best Universal Remote for 2025
If you've been looking for a universal remote to control your TV, these are the best options out there. Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about ...