GTA VI isn’t expected until 2025 as online scams are already on the rise. Between questionable alpha versions and overpriced pre-orders, this is just the beginning for the most anticipated game of the moment. Source: Take Two Since the release of its first trailer, Grand Theft Auto VI has officially become the most anticipated game … [Read more…]
This year, more Canadians are considering doing their holiday shopping online, but with the habit comes new threats and the growing risk of online scams. • Also read: Online fraud involving a $1,500 Christmas tree The Retail Council of Canada estimates that 90% of shoppers plan to purchase their holiday gifts online this year. Here … [Read more…]
One in five Canadians have been scammed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, according to new research from NordVPN. On Marie Montpetit’s microphone and via QUB radio, a cybersecurity expert warns of these famous “serendipities” that are often too good to be true. “If it’s too good to be true, it’s not true. So … [Read more…]
Videos that use artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be required to be labeled as such on YouTube and internet users will be able to ask the platform to remove AI-generated scams, the site recently announced. These new rules are expected to come into force in the coming months. Many fear that videos containing AI-generated elements … [Read more…]
Gift card exploitation scams are on the rise during the holidays As we head into the holiday season, a gift card scam known as “card draining” is occurring. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns that gift cards could be activated with $0 balances due to this growing scam. Priskila Basnet of Woodbury said she recently … [Read more…]
CARY, NC — Be careful when thinking about purchasing a gift card as a Christmas or holiday gift this year. Shopping experts are warning about a scam known as “gift card exploitation” this holiday season. This is a trick that steals money from gift cards before you have a chance to use them. Nicole Cordero … [Read more…]