Microsoft Can Help Protect Against Technology Scams

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Microsoft Community Development Specialists are all about empowering the local community with support and resources. They see people walk in almost every day who have lost money or time because someone from “Microsoft” called them, they called a pop-up number on their computer and a wide variety of other fraudulent reasons. Helping to improve digital… Continue reading Microsoft Can Help Protect Against Technology Scams

RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee

The RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC) plays an essential role in shaping how the RCMP supports young persons. It bring together youth from allover Canada to discuss important issues that they face in their communities. The NYAC provides valuable input to RCMP policies, programs and strategies.The RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee is committed to… Continue reading RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee

CRA Scam

Police say a 58-year-old woman received a phone call on Wednesday afternoon from someone claiming to be from the agency, who said she owed $6,000 in taxes and there was a warrant for her arrest. The woman was contacted again by a person claiming to be with the RCMP and he convinced her to give… Continue reading CRA Scam

Don’t Drink It! How to Avoid Fake Liquor Scams

It seems there’s a flourishing trade in fake liquor, especially bourbons and vodkas. Counterfeits are turning up in all types of places, including hotels, retail stores and even airport duty-free shops. Some of this fake booze can be downright dangerous, containing methanol, instead of ethanol, and other harmful chemicals that can result in serious illness… Continue reading Don’t Drink It! How to Avoid Fake Liquor Scams

Watch Your Lenses

If you’re a photo enthusiast and like to travel with a lot of gear, watch out for thieves who feel equally enthusiastic about it. They generally operate as a group of up to five or six people who rush up to you and seem to want to show you something. They hold a large card… Continue reading Watch Your Lenses