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10 Chilling Crimes Involving Ouija Boards

Ouija boards tend to peak in popularity during times of uncertainty. Ahem. But before you take yours out of the attic and start asking questions, you might want to read this.

How I Fell For An Email Scam—and Why It Could Happen to You

Even the most savvy among us can fall for a con and lose hundreds of...

Facebook Messenger Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Facebook Messenger scams are "rare," according to Facebook. Our experts say otherwise. Whichever is true,...

I Got Scammed on Facebook—Here’s What I Learned

I thought I knew better than to fall for a Facebook scam—until I actually did.

Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Rental Cars

Protect yourself—and your information. Think twice about plugging your phone into a rental car.

18 Secrets to Steal from People Who Never Get Hacked

Learn the best practices that stop cybercriminals in their tracks.

This Is Why You Should Never Call Back an Unknown Number

You could be opening the door to scammers.

12 Everyday Things That Pose Huge Security Risks

Unfortunately, in today's super-connected world, your personal information is at a higher risk than ever....

12 Best True Crime Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

The first thing you have to decide when selecting a true crime podcast is whether...

12 Hiding Places to Conceal Spare Keys and Other Valuables Outside Your Home

Store a spare key and other valuables safely so people won’t find them.

I’m a Burglar—Here’s How to Outsmart Me

From burglars' mouths to your ears: Here are the vulnerabilities they look for when they're...

Don’t Trust the Hotel Safe, and Other Surprising Rules to Protect Your Stuff on Vacation

Your hotel might not be as secure as you think.

“I Thought They Were Going to Kill Me”: How an Elderly Woman Was Defrauded of Her Life Savings

The shocking fate of Veronika Piela, a Montreal woman defrauded of her life savings, is...

How One Canadian Con Artist Swindled His Way Into the Jet-Set

Armed with effortless charm and an uncanny ability to fabricate his own life story, Albert...

13 Mysteries Finally Solved by Forensics

In the last several decades, forensic science has made huge strides, leading to big breaks...

Funny, Eh? The 12 Most Canadian Headlines of All Time

From a thief returning a stolen car with a full tank of a gas to...

The World’s Dumbest Criminals: 30+ True Stories of the Planet’s Thickest Thieves

They say crime doesn’t pay, and these real-life tales of the planet’s thickest thieves certainly...

A Global Network of Scammers is Targeting Older People—Here’s How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Internet crimes are on the rise, and the organized crime gangs perpetrating these scams are...

13 Things to Do If Your Home Gets Broken Into

Know the steps to take following a break-in, so you can start moving forward as...