Fake Id

• Alberta business thwarts attempt to buy snowmobile with forged I.D.

  Using stolen or fake identification to make big ticket purchases isn't a new scam, but it appears to work often enough to keep businesses on their toes and investigators busy.

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  Jan 2
  
• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested with fake ID at bank in Peterborough, Ont.

  Police attended a bank after employees reported the possible use of fake ID. Officers say the man was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for drug offences.

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  Sep 11, 2023
  
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• Kelowna RCMP seize $100K in stolen flooring

  Police say they seized approximately $100,000 worth of flooring also believed to be fraudulently obtained from stores in Richmond, Kamloops and Salmon Arm.

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  Jul 11, 2023
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• Two Manitoba women arrested after traffic stop turns up forged documents, cocaine

  A search of the vehicle turned up a treasure trove of contraband, including multiple ID cards and driver's licences believed to be stolen.

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  Jul 5, 2023
• Toronto man buys $5,000 worth of phones, gets arrested at mall kiosk in Peterborough

  Police say a mall kiosk employee called police after they became suspicious of a man making a second large purchase. The investigation revealed he was using fake identification.

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  May 24, 2023
• 2 arrested after fake ID used to buy new car at Lindsay dealership: police

  Police say an online purchase of a new vehicle was declined after a customer allegedly used fraudulent identification. However, the customer arrived to pick up the vehicle.

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  Jan 17, 2023
• Woman charged with identity fraud at Peterborough bank: police

  Officers were called to a Lansdowne Street bank regarding a suspicious individual who reportedly attempted to fraudulently withdraw a large amount of money.

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  Nov 26, 2021
• 1 arrested after Lindsay bank employee alerts police to attempted fraud

  Police say a bank teller suspected a patron was using fake identification to access an account.

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  Oct 26, 2020
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• Ontario teen reportedly calls police to complain after fake ID didn’t arrive

  "(They) forwarded an undisclosed amount of money in order to get that identification. Unfortunately, that identification never arrived."

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  Jan 22, 2020
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• Vehicle dealership owner in Alberta turns to social media to identify an alleged fraudster

  A Dodge dealership in the small town of Redwater, northeast of Edmonton, says it recent had a holiday surprise that it was fortunate to dodge.

  Crime

  Dec 24, 2019