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Spoofed emails becoming 'increasingly sophisticated': OPP

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Fraudulent emails and fake websites are designed to look legitimate and often claim to be from financial institutions, government agencies or well-known businesses

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brantbeacon.ca

Brant County OPP investigating case of online fraud

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraud after a local resident reported financial loss from an online transaction. On March 17, 2025, police received a report from a victim who had sent an e-transfer to purchase an appliance advertised on Facebook Marketplace. It was later discovered that the seller’s account had been compromised, and the sale was fraudulent. Investigators have identified additional victims linked t…

15 days ago

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PTBO Today

OPP warns Ontarians of increasingly sophisticated email and ransomware scams

As part of Fraud Prevention Month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging Ontarians and businesses to stay vigilant against rising threats from cybercriminals using spoofed emails, fake websites, and ransomware attacks to steal personal data and redirect payments. These deceptive tactics, which mimic trusted institutions like banks and government agencies, often include altered email addresses or lookalike characters in web links to creat…

15 days ago

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Kawartha 411

OPP Warns Of Spoof Emails-Don't Take The Bait!

ONTARIO-During Fraud Prevention Month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontarians and businesses to stay informed and vigilant against evolving fraud threats. Cybercriminals use spoofed emails, fake websites and malware links, which are malicious links designed to install harmful software, to steal personal information, compromise business accounts and redirect payments. These tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, maki…

16 days ago·Kawartha Lakes, Canada

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CambridgeToday.ca

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Spoofed emails becoming 'increasingly sophisticated': OPP

Fraudulent emails and fake websites are designed to look legitimate and often claim to be from financial institutions, government agencies or well-known businesses

16 days ago

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cyble.com

Fake CEOs, Real Fraud: Singapore Authorities Warn Of Deepfake Business Scams

Overview The Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have jointly issued a public advisory warning about a new series of scams involving digital manipulation. These scams leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create synthetic media, commonly known as deepfakes. This allows scammers to impersonate high-ranking executives and deceive employees into transferring fu…

17 days ago

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cybernoz.com

Fraudulent Emails Claiming To Be From CSA And SPF

The Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) has issued a warning regarding the rise in fraudulent emails, with scammers impersonating officials from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The scammers are targeting members of the public with fake court order documents, falsely claiming that the recipients' Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are linked to illegal activities. In these deceptive …

18 days ago

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