Investment Scam
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Suspect arrested after Toronto victim lost over $200,000 in alleged investment scamA 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged investment scam in which fraudsters pretended to be global asset management company Schroders.Crime26 mins
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Nova Scotians lost more than $3 million to scams in 2022, RCMP sayFrom bogus investments to extortion, Nova Scotians lost a record-breaking $3.6 million to scammers in 2022, up from $2.5 million the previous year, according to the RCMP.CrimeMar 1, 2023
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Norfolk resident conned out of $800K in investment scam, OPP sayA senior citizen in Norfolk, Ont., told police they received a call in August from a man who claimed to be a wealth management rep at a financial institution and agreed to invest.CrimeNov 21, 2022
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Investment scams on the rise in the OkanaganKelowna RCMP is reminding people that when considering an investment opportunity, they should carefully research the investment and the individual or firm offering the investment.CrimeSep 22, 2022
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Vernon, B.C. senior falls victim to ‘incredibly concerning’ scamRCMP said that the extent this person went to, which included showing up at an elderly person's doorstep, is "incredibly concerning."CrimeFeb 16, 2022
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Regina couple loses $6K in investment scam, recruited friendsActing call centre operations supervisor Jeff Horncastle said this particular online scam seems to be a mix of a job, investment and pyramid scheme all rolled into one.ConsumerFeb 13, 2022
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Alberta RCMP say alleged investment scam couple could be hiding in B.C., possibly KelownaIn late November, the RCMP issued a nation-wide arrest warrant for Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes, 65, and Emilia Alas-As Elansin, 40, both of no fixed address.CrimeDec 15, 2021
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South Simcoe police warn of crypto investment scams after Bradford, Ont. man loses moneyPolice say investor scammers target victims who are hoping for fast returns on investments.CrimeJun 30, 2021
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Nova Scotia Securities Commission warns about Toronto-based investment managerNova Scotia authorities note that Tang was convicted of fraud in 2012 for running a $50-million Ponzi scheme that saw investors lose more than $24-million.ConsumerJun 17, 2019
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Nova Scotia mastermind of investment scam ordered to pay $1.1 million to victimsQuintin Sponagle used his victims money to buy cars, recreational vehicles and property and for international travel, cash withdrawals and other personal expensesCrimeMay 8, 2017
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