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WhatsApp's New "Read and Delete" Feature Is Coming, And It's Actually a Big Deal for Your Privacy
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that deletes messages after they've been read, not just after a timer. Here's what you need to know. Okay, this is a good one. WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta and used by over two billion people worldwide, is quietly testing a new feature that will delete your messages automatically after the other person has read them. Not after a timer. After they've actually read it. That's a meaningful difference. And if you care about your priv
Michael Routhier
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Rogers Free iPad Scam: How Canadians Lost $2,300
They called it a free iPad. It cost her $2,300. I want to tell you about two real women, both Canadians, both targeted by the same scam, both left holding a bill for a device they never actually wanted. And I want to tell you about the company that, when they found out what happened, offered a $50 credit and said essentially; not our problem. This is one of the most sophisticated scams currently targeting Canadians. And the reason it works so well is the same reason it's so h
Michael Routhier
May 125 min read
How to Report a Scam in Canada - 2026 Complete Guide
You got the call. Now what? Whether it was a fake CRA agent, a Canada Post text, or something that just felt wrong, this post walks you through exactly where to report it and what to do next. Canadians lost over $638 million to fraud in 2024. That's the number the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre officially recorded. And here's the part that should make your jaw drop: that's only what got reported. Most people who get scammed never report it at all. Not because they don't want to.
Michael Routhier
May 88 min read
Transcript: Episode 10 - SMS Blasters: The Text Scam That Doesn't Just Steal From You, It Can Get People Killed
I'm going to be honest with you today, I'm a little angry talking about this one. Not frustrated, not mildly concerned, I'm actually angry. Because what I'm about to describe isn't just another scam designed to steal your money or your identity. It's something that can get people killed. And the people doing it are smart enough to know that. Let's talk about SMS blasters. An SMS blaster is a portable device. In some cases, it's not much larger than a backpack. And it mimics a
Michael Routhier
Apr 296 min read
How to Report a Scam or Fraud in Canada (2026 Complete Guide)
It's not a word anyone wants to spell. But knowing what to do next makes all the difference. One of our members reached out to me last week. She's 71, lives outside of Ottawa, sharp as a tack. Got a phone call from someone claiming to be from the CRA, Canada Revenue Agency, telling her she owed back taxes and would be arrested within the hour if she didn't pay immediately by gift card. She didn't fall for it. But she was shaken. And she asked me a question I hear all the time
Michael Routhier
Apr 226 min read
How to Report a Scam: Canada, USA, UK and Europe Guide
Been targeted by a scammer? Here are the official fraud reporting resources for Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, all in one place.
Michael Routhier
Apr 96 min read
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