What's Happening?
Holiday Scams abound this year. The Better Business Bureau has published their 2023 "Naughty List of Scams". Be wise, stay alert and avoid the pitfalls by guarding your information and money!
1. Misleading Social Media Ads: Do your research. Make sure the company is legitimate. Read reviews from a variety of sources.
2. Social Media Gift Exchange: This is a twist on the old "Chain Letter" or "Secret Sister" pyramid scam where you are lead to believe if you send a $10 gift to someone on a list, you will receive a gift ten times over. These days you are asked to buy online gifts or send wine, etc.. This scam requires you to provide personal information to unknown individuals.
3. Holiday Apps: Holiday-themed apps, especially for children, can contain a lot of advertising that requires a (perpetual) nominal fee to eliminate. Free apps may also contain malware.
4. Fake Texts That Say You've Been Hacked: These texts or emails often appear to be from large
corporations such as: Amazon, PayPal and Netflix stating that there is suspicious activity on your
account and that urgent action is required. Be very cautious. Do not click on any links. Contact the
company directly if you are concerned.
5. Fake Charities: Avoid impromptu donation decisions. Legitimate, responsible organizations will wait
for your decision. Verify the organization at Give.org or the Canada Revenue Agency.
1. Misleading Social Media Ads: Do your research. Make sure the company is legitimate. Read reviews from a variety of sources.
2. Social Media Gift Exchange: This is a twist on the old "Chain Letter" or "Secret Sister" pyramid scam where you are lead to believe if you send a $10 gift to someone on a list, you will receive a gift ten times over. These days you are asked to buy online gifts or send wine, etc.. This scam requires you to provide personal information to unknown individuals.
3. Holiday Apps: Holiday-themed apps, especially for children, can contain a lot of advertising that requires a (perpetual) nominal fee to eliminate. Free apps may also contain malware.
4. Fake Texts That Say You've Been Hacked: These texts or emails often appear to be from large
corporations such as: Amazon, PayPal and Netflix stating that there is suspicious activity on your
account and that urgent action is required. Be very cautious. Do not click on any links. Contact the
company directly if you are concerned.
5. Fake Charities: Avoid impromptu donation decisions. Legitimate, responsible organizations will wait
for your decision. Verify the organization at Give.org or the Canada Revenue Agency.
Saturday, December 2, 2023 5:30pm
Make it Your Habit!
Chilliwack Break & Enter Spree
Recently there has been an increase of car break-ins as well as garage break-ins in Chilliwack! The suspects have been able to gain access to the garages by using the garage openers left in vehicles. We advise everyone to conduct a “9 p.m. Routine” and remove all values (including keys, garage door openers, etc.).
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