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fromThe Globe and Mail
2 days ago

Fairfax warns investors to ignore online scams impersonating CEO Prem Watsa

"Prem Watsa does not maintain and has never maintained any online social media accounts," said Fairfax vice-president John Varnell in the press release. "Any social media outlet claiming to represent him or to offer advice on his behalf is fraudulent."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It's thieving': impersonators steal elderly people's TikToks to hawk mass-produced goods

It's thieving, it's stealing, and it's not right. Users on TikTok are exploiting the identities of elderly individuals. Instead of helping, they profit from deception.
Social media marketing
fromBleepingComputer
1 month ago

Instagram ads mimicking BMO, EQ Banks are finance scams

Some Instagram ads are impersonating Canadian banks like BMO and EQ Bank, using phishing tactics and deepfake videos to deceive consumers into sharing personal information.
Social media marketing
#online-scams
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

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