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- Fake Police Officers Rob Kitchener Victims After Claiming to Investigate Fraud
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after two men allegedly posed as police officers and pressured Kitchener victims into handing over a large sum of money. Police say the suspects claimed they were investigating a prior fraud case involving older adults in the home, then fled after taking ca … Read more »
- Arrest Made After Calgary Bank Fraud Scheme Cost Victim $12,500
Calgary police say an arrest has been made after a bank fraud scheme allegedly cost a victim $12,500. Police say the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be from BMO’s fraud investigations department and was convinced to provide PIN numbers and hand over cut-up bank cards. Calgary police sa … Read more »
- Four Arrested in $4.5M Fraud Investigation in Montreal and Quebec City
Montreal police say four people have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation involving more than $4.5 million in alleged losses. The investigation involves reported real estate fraud and vehicle rental scams. Four people have been arrested as part of a major fraud investigation involv … Read more »
- York Police Seek Richmond Hill Man in Alleged Vehicle-Buyer Fraud Scheme
York Regional Police are looking for a Richmond Hill man wanted in connection with an alleged fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking newcomers who were trying to buy vehicles. Police allege victims were shown vehicles connected to real online listings or dealerships, paid cash down payments, and we … Read more »
- Scammers Target Canadians With Fake Milk Settlement Texts
Canadians are being targeted by phishing texts claiming they are eligible for a milk class-action settlement. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says it has received reports of texts directing people to a fake settlement website that asks for personal and credit card information. Canadians are being tar … Read more »