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'Tis the season for friends, family and fraudsters

Seven simple strategies from Vancity to avoid holiday scammers

"Hacked": Canadian producers take on computer hacking in new reality series

This past week I was lucky enough to be invited inside the production office of the new TV show “Hacked”, a half-hour variety/documentary series that explores the illusive world of computer hacking....

Robo-call scandal and Conservative bills: Parliament Hill live blog

Conservatives are under fire for a growing election scandal, sweeping legislation and an increasingly hard-line tone. VO staff reporter David P. Ball reports live from Parliament Hill in Ottawa today.

Conservatives end four years of denial, plead guilty to illegal campaign spending

As court orders maximum fine of $52,000, Liberals ask: Did Tories buy Harper's victory?

Conrad Black may lose his Order of Canada

Governor General's office says ex-media baron may lose his prestigious award. His Privy Council appointment may be on the line too.

Conrad Black heads back to jail

Media baron's year of bail ends, he's back for up to 13 months for fraud convictions.

Fortune-telling fraudsters

Every day people have their money—if not their so-called curses—removed by fraudulent readers who give false hope to people who are down on their luck

Debit Card Scam Sweeps Vancouver

At a Vancity branch, patience was a virtue after a debit card scam.