08 November 2009

Public safety, Online scams, Media monitoring

  • Roseman: Online scams abound
    Craigslist is a popular website, where you can sell your stuff without paying for listings.

    But some buyers are more interested in scamming you than in scoring a great deal.

    Alan Munro posted an ad on Craigslist to sell a windsurfer board. He got a quick response from a man who wanted to buy it sight unseen and would send a cheque for the full amount. Continue to read: Toronto Star. Similar stories of online scams, using Kijiji, Craigslist: here
    See also: Online car buyers warned of scams
    By KERRY DIOTTE, LEGISLATURE BUREAU CHIEF
    The Edmonton Sun
  • Public safety alert, Fraudulent moving companies
    The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of some moving companies defrauding customers. It is reported that: – these moving companies post advertisements in local papers, free news papers, and online, – they have been targeting the South Asian communities throughout the GTA. continue reading: Voice of Toronto see also: Similar stories @ Google