Weekend read: The Get ☕️

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March is Fraud Awareness Month in Canada, and this week’s issue of The Get is all about regaining control. Our editor, Lisa, spoke with security expert Jeff Taylor, whose #1 tip for spotting a scam is simple: Just take a beat. Scammers rely on urgency. By pausing, you break their spell.

Inside this issue:

  • 5 scams that look dangerously real.
  • Is that AI investment opportunity a trap?
  • Life after hacking with Karim Baratov.

Read the full issue here

What’s your trick for knowing when something is legit? When your gut says “wait,” what’s your first move?

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My rule is If there’s a sense of urgency, it’s probably a scam.

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Whenever my gut says ‘wait,’ I immediately look for a second opinion. Whether that’s calling the official support line or just googling the specific wording of the message, a quick search usually confirms my suspicions. Taking that pause really does break the spell.

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hey i need to speak to a admin

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About what? More context is better, otherwise, how can people help you?