Computers are part of our everyday lives and when there is even a hint that there might be a virus on them, we usually act quickly. But for some Okanagan seniors, that is making them vulnerable to ...

A fake computer virus scam is spreading in Vancouver right now, and Vancouver police Sgt. Jim Scott said it’s because the thieves are getting a lot of money. The scam starts with a phone call from ...

Ontario Provincial Police say a Norfolk County resident was scammed out of $500 after being told there was a virus on their computer. (Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock) Ontario Provincial Police are ...

When Pasqualino De Sanctis got a pop-up on his computer from the RCMP asking him to pay a $100 fine, he figured it was a legitimate request. Just prior to it, he’d unknowingly clicked on a site ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. WHITBY, Ont. — Police are warning about a computer scam after two Durham Region residents lost more than ...

Fake tech expert calls and suspicious online pop-ups try to scare you, steal money and identity OTTAWA, May 12, 2017 /CNW/ - You get a call from a tech expert, who says he is working for a well-known ...

Norfolk County OPP have determined that a resident has lost roughly $140,000 through a computer virus scam over the course of two years. Police were contacted by the concerned resident on Wednesday ...

Peel Regional Police are warning computer owners of a scam that has recently resurfaced in Brampton and Mississauga. Victims are called by someone claiming to be a technician from Microsoft who tells ...

A new computer virus masquerading as a Canada Post delivery notice has been traced to Malaysia, a Canada Post spokeswoman said Friday. And even as Canada Post tried to alert customers on its website, ...

KITCHENER - Police have released a fraud alert after receiving a number of complaints in the last few days about a computer virus scam. Complainants say they have received unsolicited phone calls from ...