Coronavirus Scam

• Health officials in Lambton County warn of COVID-19 vaccine scam targeting seniors

  Not long after launching pre-registration for vaccines, Lambton Public Health said it received several reports of suspicious phone calls targeting senior residents.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
  
• Thief uses B.C. man’s identity to open fake bank account, apply for CERB

  The Canada Revenue Agency revealed that a scammer had applied for the CERB in the man's name, and that cheques were going to a fake bank account.

  Consumer

  Jun 16, 2020
  
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• OPP investigating medication theft in Bridgenorth from woman claiming to be community nurse

  OPP say a woman claiming to be a community nurse entered a residence in Bridgenorth and stole medication.

  Crime

  May 14, 2020
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• Edmonton police fraud probe helps recover $1.5M worth of PPE, industrial equipment

  An investigation by the Edmonton Police Service's Economic Crimes Section has helped a number of Canadian and American companies recover over $1.5 million worth of personal protective equipment and industrial equipment that police allege was fraudulently ordered.

  Crime

  May 1, 2020
• 1,500 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits seized in B.C. after online sale effort

  The sale of diagnostic tests which are not approved by Health Canada is illegal.

  Apr 30, 2020
• Scammers have never had a more target-rich environment amid coronavirus pandemic: experts

  In the middle of the pandemic, fraudsters are targeting isolated prey.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
• Phone scam tells Albertans they have COVID-19, asks for credit card info

  Alberta Health Services warned people about a phone scam going around involving novel coronavirus.

  Crime

  Mar 17, 2020
• Coronavirus: Peterborough police warn of COVID-19 scams

  Peterborough police says it is aware of content and conversations being shared on social media regarding COVID-19 fraud and scams.

  Crime

  Mar 17, 2020