Fake Cheques

• Same man seen depositing fake cheques at Guelph banks: police

  One occurred at a downtown bank, the other at a west-end branch.

  Crime

  Aug 16, 2023
  
• Peterborough woman accused of bilking employer out of $230,000: police

  In late March 2022, police were informed of suspected fraudulent purchases and cheques in connect with a woman's employment.

  Crime

  Jan 23, 2023
  
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• Calgary senior on hook for bounced cheque after online sale gone wrong

  A Calgary senior is warning others after he was left on the hook for a bounced cheque from an online sale gone wrong.

  Consumer

  May 17, 2022
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• 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
• Scammers target online job seekers during COVID-19 pandemic

  The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay told Global News it has seen an increased number of calls during the COVID-19 pandemic inquiring about phony job offers.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2020
• Old scam with new twist targets vulnerable Albertans, B.C. college caught in the middle

  The fake cheque scam is making the rounds in Alberta.

  Consumer

  Apr 26, 2019