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The do and don’ts of joint bank accounts + MORE Feb 12th
OTTAWA – Valentine’s Day may have people thinking about their relationships and where they are going.
And if the heart turns to taking it further, that may mean the marrying of finances.
For some couples, it will be when they move in together and begin sharing big expenses like rent. For others,.... More »
New welcome offer on the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard 10% cash back in your first 3 months and annual fee waived in the first year Jun 5th
BMO is getting in on the 10% game that we have now seen from most of the big banks for their premium cash back cards! BMO is now offering 10% cash back on all purchases made in the first three months on the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard. The 10% cash back is awarded on all purchases you make u.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update July 22: New Amex Offers for Lenovo & Small Grocery Stores in Ontario plus Marriott Bonvoy Moments launches a dedicated French-language page + MORE Jul 23rd
New Amex Offers for Lenovo & Small Grocery Stores in Ontario, Marriott Bonvoy Moments launches a dedicated French-language page and Catch up on This Week in RWRDS. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
The post RWRDS Daily Update July 22: New Amex Offers for Lenovo & Small Gr.... More »
Wild, weird and wonderful things to watch for around the world in 2018 + MORE Dec 27th
PyeongChang Olympics
South Korea: The drama of the Winter Olympics comes to PyeongChang, South Korea, starting Feb. 9. But expect the real fireworks to unfold on Twitter between “Dotard” Trump and “Rocket Man” Kim next year.
Chinese Tourism
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Confusion over Air Miles fine print and Expedia 'glitch': CBC's Marketplace consumer cheat sheet May 21st
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including Air Miles members unaware of how rewards are collected, major changes to Canada's tobacco laws, and an Expedia "glitch" that prevented travellers from booking a stay at a B.C. lodge..... More »
Millions of scam emails target Canadians daily
– moneysense.ca
MONTREAL – Digitally connected young Canadians have become regular targets of phishing scams — fraudsters trying to steal personal information for financial gain, according to a new survey by Visa Canada.
The survey found that 92 per cent of respondents under age 35 confirmed they had been targeted by phishing scams for information such as bank accounts, passwords, card numbers and social insurance numbers.
“They’re online, they’re on their (mobile) phones, they’re very well connected for the most part,” Gord Jamieson, head of risk services at Visa Canada, said of that demographic.
Conversely, scammers usually target seniors with a phone call at home, Jamieson said from Toronto.
Overall, 84 per cent of the Canadians surveyed said they frequently received phishing scams and two-thirds said they would report them if they knew how.
The survey was released Monday in advance of fraud prevention month in March.
A separate study released by PwC, a global consulting firm, said only about one-quarter (22 per cent) of the Canadian companies responding to its 2014 survey indicated they had been affected by cybercrime…
The survey found that 92 per cent of respondents under age 35 confirmed they had been targeted by phishing scams for information such as bank accounts, passwords, card numbers and social insurance numbers.
“They’re online, they’re on their (mobile) phones, they’re very well connected for the most part,” Gord Jamieson, head of risk services at Visa Canada, said of that demographic.
Conversely, scammers usually target seniors with a phone call at home, Jamieson said from Toronto.
Overall, 84 per cent of the Canadians surveyed said they frequently received phishing scams and two-thirds said they would report them if they knew how.
The survey was released Monday in advance of fraud prevention month in March.
A separate study released by PwC, a global consulting firm, said only about one-quarter (22 per cent) of the Canadian companies responding to its 2014 survey indicated they had been affected by cybercrime…
Digitally connected young Canadians have become regular targets of phishing scams — fraudsters trying to steal personal information for financial gain, according to a new survey by Visa Canada.
Pauline Marois congratulates winning Olympic hockey team but can't bring … – National Post
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National PostPauline Marois congratulates winning Olympic hockey team but can't bring …National PostQuebec Premier Pauline Marois was criticized in the National Assembly on Monday for issuing a congratulations to the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team that deftly made no mention of the words “Canada” or “Canadian” — and appeared to credit the …CAQ promises to 'hound' Marois over Blanchet deal during electionMontreal GazetteMarois under fire for praising Olympians but omitting CanadaThe Globe and MailParti Quebecois promises, star candidates and values charter under scrutiny as …Toronto Starall 17 news articles »
Pauline Marois congratulates winning Olympic hockey team but can't bring … – National Post
– news.google.ca
National PostPauline Marois congratulates winning Olympic hockey team but can't bring …National PostQuebec Premier Pauline Marois was criticized in the National Assembly on Monday for issuing a congratulations to the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team that deftly made no mention of the words “Canada” or “Canadian” — and appeared to credit the …CAQ promises to 'hound' Marois over Blanchet deal during electionMontreal GazetteMarois under fire for praising Olympians but omitting CanadaThe Globe and MailParti Quebecois promises, star candidates and values charter under scrutiny as …Toronto Starall 17 news articles »
