Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Online scams are getting smarter, more convincing, and harder to spot.
I break down some of the most common scams I see in practice — including fake tech-support calls, business email compromise, grandparent scams, fraudulent payment requests, ransomware, crypto scams, and AI-assisted impersonation.
I explain the warning signs that show up again and again: urgency, secrecy, unexpected payment requests, spoofed identities, and pressure to act before you have time to think.
I also share practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your organization — from multi-factor authentication and stronger password practices to independently verifying suspicious requests through a trusted channel.
Scammers keep changing their tactics. Learning to recognize the patterns is one of the best ways to stay ahead of them.
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4:24 Employee snooping
6:29 Email inbox intrusions
9:22 Remote access trojans
11:59 Tech Support Impersonation
13:32 Grandparent and emergency scams
15:27 Email from “the boss”
18:31 Subscription and renewal scams – Type 1
20:24 Subscription and renewal scams – Type 2
20:53 Arrest warrants and fine scams
22:23 Overcharge and false billing
25:13 Fake Cheque Overpayment
27:08 Funds Diversions & EFT Fraud
30:06 Classic ransomware attacks
33:14 Ransomware plus exfiltration
35:05 "Pig Butchering" (Sha Zhu Pan)
38:17 Re-victimization
41:26 How to protect yourself
Where you can find me
► Privacylawyer blog: blog.privacylawyer.ca
► My law firm: mcinnescooper.com/people/david-fraser
► Twitter: twitter.com/privacylawyer
► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidtsfraser
Disclaimer: This is intended for education and information only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you need advice for your particular situation, you should seek out qualified counsel.
All views expressed are solely those of the creator and should not be attributed to his firm or any of its clients.
Online scams are getting smarter, more convincing, and harder to spot.
I break down some of the most common scams I see in practice — including fake tech-support calls, business email compromise, grandparent scams, fraudulent payment requests, ransomware, crypto scams, and AI-assisted impersonation.
I explain the warning signs that show up again and again: urgency, secrecy, unexpected payment requests, spoofed identities, and pressure to act before you have time to think.
I also share practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your organization — from multi-factor authentication and stronger password practices to independently verifying suspicious requests through a trusted channel.
Scammers keep changing their tactics. Learning to recognize the patterns is one of the best ways to stay ahead of them.
Jump to a specific part of the episode:
4:24 Employee snooping
6:29 Email inbox intrusions
9:22 Remote access trojans
11:59 Tech Support Impersonation
13:32 Grandparent and emergency scams
15:27 Email from “the boss”
18:31 Subscription and renewal scams – Type 1
20:24 Subscription and renewal scams – Type 2
20:53 Arrest warrants and fine scams
22:23 Overcharge and false billing
25:13 Fake Cheque Overpayment
27:08 Funds Diversions & EFT Fraud
30:06 Classic ransomware attacks
33:14 Ransomware plus exfiltration
35:05 "Pig Butchering" (Sha Zhu Pan)
38:17 Re-victimization
41:26 How to protect yourself
Where you can find me
► Privacylawyer blog: blog.privacylawyer.ca
► My law firm: mcinnescooper.com/people/david-fraser
► Twitter: twitter.com/privacylawyer
► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidtsfraser
Disclaimer: This is intended for education and information only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you need advice for your particular situation, you should seek out qualified counsel.
All views expressed are solely those of the creator and should not be attributed to his firm or any of its clients.
