Edmonton Scam
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Edmonton man turns to fraud-tracing group after losing $500K in cryptocurrency scamAn Edmonton man says he is out half a million dollars after he invested it in a cryptocurrency-based scam. He's now found a non-profit group dedicated to getting it back.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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Edmonton address listed as pickup point in Facebook Marketplace scam: ‘It was non-stop’Chris Tanzi's doorbell rang non-stop Friday and Saturday. He estimates between 20 and 30 people came by expecting to pick up a couch they thought they'd purchased online.ConsumerApr 17, 2023
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Police warn of sweepstakes scam targeting Edmonton seniorsEdmonton police are warning about a rash of scams over the past year involving fees paid for bogus prizes from fraudsters claiming to be with Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH).CrimeJan 11, 2023
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Edmonton grandparents scammed out of $25K in recent fraudPolice say in a series of recent scams, a suspect contacts the senior in person or over the phone and says their grandchild has been arrested or in an accident and needs money.CrimeMar 10, 2022
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Edmonton police charge man in alleged $300K cheque scamEdmonton police said Farid Fadaie was charged on Feb. 12, 2021 with seven counts of fraud over $5,000.CrimeApr 14, 2021
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Edmonton police charge man after $1.7M in fraud, claims of partnerships with NHLNickolas Ellis, 50, faces 22 charges related to fraud and forgery, including 13 charges of fraud over $5,000.CrimeMar 8, 2021
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Edmonton barista fired after falling victim to COVID-19 delivery scamAn Edmonton barista said she was fired after a scammer convinced her a delivery of COVID-19 personal protective equipment needed to be paid for. While no money was actually lost, the company told her she didn't follow her training.CanadaOct 17, 2020
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Scam cheats Edmonton renters for 4 years: ‘I just don’t understand how someone can get away with it’Edmonton police are investigating after numerous complaints have come in about a fraudulent house rental in Edmonton's Dickensfield neighbourhood.CrimeSep 11, 2019
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Edmonton woman catches mom in company scam: policeEdmonton police are sharing the story of a daughter who caught her mother in an illegal scheme with the hope it will encourage others to be aware of potential fraud.ConsumerMar 26, 2018
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