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Jun 5, 2026
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Four ways sophisticated swindlers are duping Canadians – and how to protect yourself
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The scam industry
Four ways sophisticated swindlers are duping Canadians – and what you can do to protect yourself
ALEXANDRA POSADZKI
FINANCIAL AND CYBERCRIME REPORTER
ERICA ALINI
PERSONAL ECONOMICS REPORTER
MARIYA POSTELNYAK
CONSUMER AFFAIRS REPORTER
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED JUNE 5, 2026
UPDATED JUNE 6, 2026
Bob McArthur and his wife fell victim to a sophisticated banking scam that defrauded the couple of nearly $14,000 through multiple cash withdrawals and a credit card charge.
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