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Brett Surbey

  • Corporate Paralegal and Freelance Writer, Freelance
Alberta, Grande Prairie
As seen in: Forbes Advisor, Forbes Advisor Canada, MSN Money Canada, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo Finance Canada, Flipboard, Success Magazine, Our Community Now, Money Canada, Canadian Mortgage Trends and
Covers:  Legal, Personal Finance, Investing, Mortgages & Real Estate
Doesn't Cover: Politics
Corporate paralegal and freelance writer. Philosophy shmuck.

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Corporate Paralegal and Freelancer based out of AB, Canada. Featured in Publishers Weekly, Forbes Advisor, Canadian Mortgage Trends and various academic journals.

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Canmore Introduces New Housing Rules to Improve Housing Affordability

Canmore Introduces New Housing Rules to Improve Housing Affordability

New short-term rental rules set by Canmore's Town Council hope to change the town's housing affordability tra…

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Moving to Small-Town Alberta? Follow These 3 Steps! | Wahi

Moving to Small-Town Alberta? Follow These 3 Steps! | Wahi

Moving to a small town in Alberta is a great way to find a home that fits your budget - if you know how to na…

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How Sellers Can Make the Most of Edmonton's Housing Market | Wahi

How Sellers Can Make the Most of Edmonton's Housing Market | Wahi

Edmonton has a major supply shortage, which means strategic sellers can maximize their sale potential.

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Simplii No Fee Chequing Account Review 2024

Simplii No Fee Chequing Account Review 2024

Forbes Advisor Canada reviews Simplii Financial's No Fee Chequing Account to see if it's a good option for ev…

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Kelowna’s Condo Market is Primed for Buyers | Wahi

Kelowna’s Condo Market is Primed for Buyers | Wahi

Though Kelowna is usually a real estate hotspot in the summer, matching its rising temperatures, this year ne…

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Best Immigration Lawyers Columbus, OH Of 2024

Best Immigration Lawyers Columbus, OH Of 2024

The number of immigrants in the city of Columbus grows yearly, with approximately 10% of its residents curren…

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An Ontario dad lost $6,000 to a fake 'son' call — how Canadians can spot AI emergency scams before it's too late

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By Brett Surbey
| Yahoo Finance Canada Verified
There's a well-known and unwritten rule when it comes to dealing with those closest to us: if you get a call from a loved one who needs help, you act immediately. That's exactly what an Ontario resident did earlier this month, and now he's out $6,000. Neil — who asked to have his identity concealed — told CTV News (1) he received a call from someone who sounded exactly like his son Brian. "I thought I was talking to him because it was his voice," he told the outlet.
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Online romance scams in Canada are surging

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By Brett Surbey
| Money Canada
New survey data from credit reporting agency TransUnion is highlighting a concerning trend: Canadians are more likely to be targeted by digital fraud scams. The survey of almost 13,000 individuals across the globe - of which nearly 1,000 were Canadian - was completed in 2025. The survey was focused on understanding the rate and impact of suspected digital fraud across 18 different countries.
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AI voice cloning emergency scams cost Canadians $9.2 million in one year

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By Brett Surbey
| Money Canada
There's a well-known and unwritten rule when it comes to dealing with those closest to us: if you get a call from a loved one who needs help, you act immediately. That's exactly what an Ontario resident did earlier this month, and now he's out $6,000. Neil - who asked to have his identity concealed - told CTV News he received a call from someone who sounded exactly like his son Brian. "I thought I was talking to him because it was his voice," he told the outlet.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To create profound signals in an age of noise.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Usually with a couple paragraphs to flesh things out.
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