Calgary Scam

• Calgary police warn of threatening text fraud scheme

  In the scam, victims receive text messages from an international number claiming the victim owes money for using personal services. Threats are followed if money isn't sent.

  Crime

  Aug 9, 2022
  
• Calgary photographer warns others after being targeted by ‘overpayment scam’

  A Calgary photographer says she nearly became the victim of an attempt to try to victimize her with an "overpayment scam."

  Consumer

  Aug 4, 2020
  
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• 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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• 10 Calgary businesses lose $100k in post-secondary purchase order scam: police

  Calgary police are warning the public about a scam making the rounds that is estimated to have cost local businesses $100,000 this year.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2017
• 5-year sentence for man who defrauded Alberta energy company

  Ian Wilson Fisher has been sentenced to five years in jail for defrauding company of nearly $5-million.

  Crime

  Jun 28, 2017