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Bitcoin ATM payment demanded by fake support agent
A fake support caller says the victim must move money through a Bitcoin ATM to protect an account or reverse a fraudulent charge.
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Romance contact shifts into crypto investment coaching
An online relationship builds over weeks before the scammer introduces a trading platform and says they can teach the victim to make safe profits.
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A job offer arrives by text or WhatsApp and promises simple commission work, but later requires deposits to unlock tasks or withdraw earnings.
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Fake bank security call asks for one-time passcodes
A caller claims to be from the bank fraud department and asks the target to read one-time codes so a “security transfer” can be completed.
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CRA tax refund text message leads to fake login page
A text message claims a tax refund is waiting and sends the recipient to a lookalike tax portal that asks for banking credentials and identity details.