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Bank Scam in Canada: Why UK Victims Get Refunds and You Might Not

  Canadian Money Brief · Scam Watch · October 24, 2026 Two people got the same phone call. Both were told a bank fraud investigator needed their debit card as “evidence.” Both handed it to a courier. Both watched money vanish from their accounts. One of them had the entire loss refunded within days. The other was told the loss was on him . The difference wasn’t the scam, the bank or the carelessness. It was the country. What it means for you Canadian banks are not legally required to reimburse you when you’re tricked into handing over money or card access. Unless that changes, your best protection is knowing the script and acting fast. The checklists below take about two minutes to read. Same scam, two countries, two outcomes CBC’s Marketplace investigated this week and compared two victims of a bank-impersonation scam. In Canada, Asif Mohammed lost $7,200 this spring and never got all of it back. The caller claimed his card was needed as evidence and said his case had been passe...
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Greek Workers Unite in Nationwide Strike for Wage Reform

On April 9, 2025, Greece witnessed a nationwide strike that brought the country to a standstill. Public and private sector workers staged a 24-hour walkout, demanding higher wages and the reinstatement of collective bargaining rights. The strike disrupted essential services, grounding flights, halting trains, and tying up ferries at ports. Public transport in Athens operated only part-time, while thousands of protesters gathered in the capital and other cities to voice their demands.

The strike comes amid rising living costs, with food, housing, and utilities becoming increasingly unaffordable for many households. Despite a cumulative 35% increase in the minimum wage to €880, workers argue that their purchasing power remains insufficient. Labour unions are calling for immediate pay raises and the restoration of annual bonuses that were scrapped during Greece's financial crisis.

This collective action highlights the growing frustration among workers as they struggle to make ends meet in the face of economic challenges. The government has promised further wage increases but cites fiscal constraints as a barrier to meeting all demands.


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