Scams: Latest News

All news where Scams is mentioned

09.02.2022 / 22:51

Texas AG sues Instagram influencer for giving ‘bad health advice’

more than 464,000 followers on Instagram.Davis, 30, started selling online health and wellness packages back in 2014 after she became a popular social media influencer. The savvy star created the company Brittany Dawn Fitness LLC, which quickly garnered thousands of paying customers in plans ranging in price from $92 to $300 per month.According to the new lawsuit, obtained by the Dallas Morning News, Davis was contacted by at least 14 women suffering from eating disorders.

Dallas Morning News state Texas Scams Influencers Health and Fitness

Taylor Swift fans scammed after fake AI Le Creuset cookware endorsement goes viral

Karma.” Several die-hard Taylor Swift fans have been reportedly scammed out of hundreds of dollars after tricksters released advertisements employing AI-generated video of the Grammy winner peddling Le Creuset in an attempt to steal money and data from fans. The ads — which can be found across all social media platforms — show Swift, 34, standing next to the Le Creuset Dutch oven, which, according to the official website, runs anywhere from $180 to $750 depending on the size and style.

Taylor Swift New York Netherlands Scams Cooking Artificial Intelligence 1/9/24

Maidstone RCMP report more than $570K lost to cryptocurrency scams in 2022

Saskatchewan RCMP are warning the public of an unusually high number of scam calls involving cryptocurrency being reported across the province in 2022.

Scams RCMP cryptocurrency

Sobeys says request to use personal information of COVID-19 vaccine recipients was a mistake

COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are also facing questionable demands on their personal information.The grocery giant Sobeys has been inviting people to register online for vaccinations at company-owned pharmacies across Canada, operating as Sobeys, Safeway, Lawtons, Thrifty Foods, FreshCo and Foodland.

David Fraser Canada Scams privacy Coronavirus

Winnipeg police warning of COVID-19-related frauds and scams

Crime Police Scams Fraud Coronavirus

Canadians have been defrauded out of at least $1.2 million in coronavirus-related scams during the pandemic, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

covid-19 Scams Coronavirus

Public warned of online ‘free trial’ scams during coronavirus pandemic

With people spending more time online during the coronavirus pandemic, scams offering “free trials” are luring in unsuspecting consumers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Karla Laird bc coronavirus Scams Coronavirus Better Business Bureau

Edmonton police warning of coronavirus scams after 3 lose more than $17K

Since the novel coronavirus arrived in Alberta, police say three Edmontonians have lost $17,750 in scams related to COVID-19.

Police Scams Fraud Coronavirus

From books to beer, COVID-19 sparks delivery boom in Alberta

With more and more people confined to their homes due to the spread of COVID-19, businesses across Alberta have adapted to fill a growing demand: everywhere from bookstores to breweries are now delivering.

Jason Kenney covid-19 Scams

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Regina police ask public to be aware of related scams

Regina police are asking the public to be aware of the scams circulating in the country in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saskatchewan Coronavirus regina coronavirus Scams Aware

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0