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Assume everything’s a scam, because it probably is

  • Anti-Fraud expert Vanessa Iafolla advises that people should assume all online interactions could be scams to avoid being duped.
  • This week, a woman in British Columbia lost $1 million to scammers, and an 89-year-old man lost his life savings of $1.7 million.
  • The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports over 23,000 people have reported losses totaling $544 million this year.
  • Iafolla stated that many believe they won't fall victim to scams, despite increasing cases of fraud.
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Assume everything’s a scam, because it probably is

'It's coming for all of us — they don't care who you are': A recent guest on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, anti-fraud expert Vanessa Iafolla had some good advice on how not to get scammed

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