Month: October 2022

Phishing scams through text on the rise in Canada, CRTC says | Global News

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The federal telecom regulator is reminding Canadians to stay vigilant on their cellphones as more phishing messages are being sent by text. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) told Global News on Thursday that between July and September, 83 per cent of all phishing messages reported to its spam reporting centre were sent as texts. While spam messages sent by email are still the most common type of spam reported, a CRTC spokesperson said in a statement “a shift does appear to be happening for the category of phishing…

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These services cost more in Canada than anywhere else in the world – here’s why | CTV News

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As the cost of living rises in Canada, many are struggling to afford housing, transportation, gas and even food. But data shows that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the costs of everyday products and services in Canada have been some of the most expensive in the world. Here’s where Canadians end up paying more than other countries, and why: Read full story here: These services cost more in Canada than anywhere else in the world – here’s why | CTV News

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Canadian home energy costs to spike by up to 100 per cent on average this winter: analyst | CTV News

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Most Canadians who pay for natural gas or electricity can expect their bills to rise by between 50 and 100 per cent on average this winter, according to one energy analyst. Some consumers could see their bills rise by as much as 300 per cent while others could see minimal increases, but the overall trend is clear, says EnergyRates.ca founder Joel MacDonald. “In general, Canadians join the global community in seeing exceptionally high electricity and natural gas bills,” MacDonald told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview on Friday. “There are a few provinces…

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