Fraud
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Winnipeg duo arrested for insurance fraud in aftermath of hit and run with pedestrianTwo suspects, a 47-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, now faces charges of failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm, and fraud over $5,000.CrimeDec 9
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Winnipeg duo dinged for financial fraud in alleged payroll scamA pair of Winnipeggers are facing fraud charges after a months-long investigation into suspicious activity at a local security company, police say.CrimeNov 28
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N.S. man reached on social media, out more than $150K USD in cryptocurrency scamA victim in Cole Harbour -- outside Halifax -- was defrauded of more than $154,000 US in a cryptocurrency scam that spanned several months, according to local RCMP.CrimeNov 28
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Ontario woman faked nurse credentials to get multiple jobs, police sayAn Ontario woman faces identity fraud charges on police allegations she faked nursing credentials to gain employment at multiple healthcare facilities throughout the province.CrimeNov 1
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Taylor Swift ticket fraud cases skyrocket in Canada: How can you spot a scam?At this point, it's very easy to know which Taylor Swift ticket sales are scams: it's all of them, at least if the ticket-holder is promising an instant transfer.EntertainmentOct 21
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Auto fraud is up 54% in Canada — and culprits may not be who you thinkThe report released by Equifax Canada showed automotive fraud was up by 54 per cent year over year, with identity theft and falsified credit applications largely driving the rise.CanadaSep 24
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‘Compromising photos’: B.C. RCMP warn of fake blackmail scamRidge Meadows RCMP is warning the public about an ongoing scam where fraudsters claim to have compromising images of their victims and demand payment in Bitcoin.CrimeSep 19
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Hundreds defrauded in door-to-door Ontario scam, Canada-wide warrants issuedOntario Provincial Police have uncovered a door-to-door sales fraud operation that victimized more than 200 older and vulnerable residents in Ontario.CrimeSep 19
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Woman charged with fraud for allegedly forging sick notes, death certificate: RCMPA Nova Scotia woman is facing 50 fraud-related charges for allegedly forging sick notes and a death certificate to gain paid leave and donations, say police.CrimeSep 5
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Taxi scams are ‘very prevalent’ in Canada. Here’s how to spot themThe Canadian Taxi Association is warning customers about scams involving fake roof signs that have recently been reported in several cities.CanadaAug 14
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