Alberta Scam

• Alberta police warning of gold scams, distraction thefts across province

  Police said scammers will approach people in parking lots or busy roadways and will try to sell them fake gold while attempting to steal valuables from the victim.

  Crime

  Jul 9, 2020
  
• Calgary police warn of extortion scams at Fraud Prevention Month launch

  Calgary police launched the annual Fraud Prevention Month on Sunday.

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2020
  
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• RCMP issue warning about about STARS Lottery scam

  Officers said said the scheme asks people to send money to an address in Kamloops, B.C.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2019
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• Senior lost $250K in sweepstakes scam, Lethbridge police say

  Authorities in southern Alberta are warning people to be aware after an 81-year-old senior was defrauded of $250,000 in a sweepstakes scam. 

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2019
• Energy Efficiency Alberta warning residents of phishing scam

  The agency said people are receiving messages via their cell phones asking for bank account details.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2018