How big a problem is this in Canada? In 2003, we had 14,599 victims who
lost $22.0 million dollars. In 2004, so far, we had 11,241 who lost
$19.0 million dollars (this is an incomplete number though as we have
approximately 2000 victims to input.) We...
Antivirus software plus a firewall (such as Zone Alarm)is a great
barrier to stop anyone taking over your account. Adding a spyware
program is even better. Spyware programs scan your computer for programs
that capture keystrokes, act as a server, or ...
Nickie*nine*doors, Your case is interesting, usually we are dealing with
Canadians who are being victimized in Canada and I would agree that when
you get into cross-border situations such as yourself, it may be
something that is not working well. Loo...
Christmasangel It is not a fraud to ask for a copy of your gas bill
unless the salesperson uses deceipt and dishonesty to defraud you. This
would mean in cases where there is no product given. If it is a case
where the company does exist and the sale...
If companies continue to issue cards without doing the proper credit
checks, the company will have some civil liability to you. I'm surprised
that this activity is taking place as we have seen very few cases where
credit cards were issued without a p...
