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A Canadian man sentenced in the United States for his role in a multimillion-dollar grandparent scam used stolen funds to support an opulent lifestyle in Panama, according to U.S. court documents. Prosecutors said Stefano Zanetti lived near the beach, drove a Porsche, owned boats and jet skis, and b … Read more »

Two people have been charged following an RCMP investigation into alleged cyber-enabled fraud involving Canada’s pandemic-era wage subsidy program. Police say the scheme used compromised online credentials belonging to legitimate Canadian businesses to submit unauthorized Canada Emergency Wage Sub … Read more »

A new TransUnion survey suggests Canadians are reporting suspected digital fraud attempts in online communities at a rate higher than the global average. The findings point to growing risks on dating platforms, forums, social media, and gaming communities, where fraudsters build trust before attempt … Read more »

A Richmond, B.C. man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested after Three Hills RCMP investigated an alleged fake investment scheme involving a supposed JP Morgan Guaranteed Investment Certificate. Police say the victim sent nearly $730,000 by wire transfer before investigators determined t … Read more »

A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen in a CRA account hack says she is still waiting to see whether authorities will pursue the person allegedly linked to her stolen identity. The case raises broader questions about hacked taxpayer accounts, fraudulent refunds, and whether enough is being done to … Read more »