Scams

• City, Calgary Parking issue warning about text message scam

  The City of Calgary and Calgary Parking are warning residents to interact with scam text messages asking for parking ticket payments.

  Canada

  Apr 9
  
• Money Tips Monday: Protecting yourself against scams, frauds

  'If you suspect that you are being scammed, hang up, wait 10 minutes and call your local police service,' the RCMP said.

  Money

  Mar 26
  
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• Speeding ticket scam targeting Saskatchewan drivers: Saskatoon Police Service

  According to a police release, the text message tells people their vehicle was caught speeding by a camera and offers the person a chance to pay the ticket online.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Online buying and selling: Most in Ontario say they’re anxious about meet ups

  A new report suggests the majority of Ontario residents are uncomfortable meeting up in person for buying or selling items through Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji due to scams.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Calgary seniors try new approach to get victims to talk about scams

  The Seniors' Acting Lab is exploring issues surrounding trust when it comes to both strangers and family members.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• East London, Ont. fraud investigation leads to charges for two Kitchener-Waterloo men

  The victim found that after an in-home inspection where they gave a void cheque to inspectors for some "free upgrades," a $40,000 loan had been opened in their name.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• Muskoka senior loses thousands in grandparent scam, police warn

  Ontario Provincial Police are warning those in the Muskoka area about a grandparent scam making the rounds after multiple reports from residents.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2023
• Calgarians have lost over $22 million to cryptocurrency scams in 2023

  Calgary police are warning the public about cryptocurrency scams after Calgarians lost more than $22.5 million in 340 reported cryptocurrency scams so far this year.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2023
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• Calgary police warn of cryptocurrency scam involving officer impersonations

  Police said scammers often use high-pressure and fear-based tactics to get payment quickly, advising people to take the time to verify the situation.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2023
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• Calgary students warn of private career college misinformation, sales tactics

  Calgary students are warning of misleading information and high-pressure sales tactics at private career colleges.

  Education

  May 12, 2023