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The CTV News segment, “Consumer Alert,” warns viewers about advance fee loan scams. Reporter Pat Foran highlights the story of Linda Bailey, a woman struggling financially who sought a $20,000 …

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Police are warning holiday shoppers about ongoing scams where gift card barcodes are tampered with so that scammers keep the cash value of the card. Watch video below to learn …

2025 Year in Review

As we wrap up 2025, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on what the year has brought—and more importantly, how to position ourselves for success in 2026. This …

RDSP Offers a Bonus

RDSP Offers a Bonus

You may have heard of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — one of the best financial tools available for Canadians who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Since …

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Many Baby Boomers have pinned their hopes on an inheritance to solve their financial challenges. Media reports often highlight the anticipated $1 trillion expected to transfer between generations over the …

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Ray Anholt of Victoria recently marked his 90th birthday, but says there was little to celebrate — being the victim of one of the largest-ever bank investigator scams reported in Canada, …

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Seniors are getting taken advantage of by people pretending to be their friends A retired Richmond man in his 80s lost his entire life savings, totaling over $40,000, to scammers …

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This CTV News report details how AI-generated deepfakes are being used to defraud Canadians of their life savings. The video highlights victims like the Perkins family, who lost over $42,000, …

The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about a new scam called “ghost tapping” this holiday season. This occurs when thieves intercept the Near Field Communication (NFC) signals used in …