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Kingston Police warn phony login pages can steal sensitive information

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments credentials, cybercriminals, Kingston Police, phishing scam, phony login pages, scams, sensitive information

In a media release, dated Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Kingston Police describe a popular phishing scenario where cybercriminals use phony

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Kingston Police issue warning about ‘work at home’ job scam

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments fraud, fraudulent cheques, home office, internet scam, job boards, job search, Kingston Police, online jobs, online scams, scams, work at home scam

Scammers are taking advantage of the current work-from-home climate COVID-19 has imposed on many households. The current scam, as reported

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Kingston Police warn of ‘smishing’ fraud from alleged mobile carriers

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments cell phones, cellphone service provider, fraud, Kingston, Kingston Police, phishing, scams, smishing, text message scam

Local police would like the public to be aware that online phishing scams don’t only occur via email – internet

Utilities Kingston reminds customers of in-home sales and services policy following possible scam

November 2, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments air conditioning, door-to-door sales, heat, in-home sales, Kingston, Kingstonist, scams, Utilities Kingston, water

Having recently been alerted to a possible scam, Utilities Kingston is reminding customers of their new rules to protect customers.