Fraud Prevention

• Edmonton man turns to fraud-tracing group after losing $500K in cryptocurrency scam

  An 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.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2023
  
• It’s Fraud Prevention Month. Here’s how Londoners can protect themselves

  March marks National Fraud Prevention Month and the London Police Service is doing its part to raise awareness by asking would-be scam victims to "recognize, reject and report."

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
  
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• Montreal police warn of phone scam targeting seniors

  SPVM says a scam targeting elderly victims has them being contacted by phone and told of a fraudulent transaction on their bank card and the urgent need to correct the situation.

  Crime

  Jun 21, 2022
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• Okotoks man warns about online scam after 11 strangers show up at his home

  A southern Alberta man is sending out a warning after several people showed up at his home recently looking for the same trailer. 

  Crime

  Mar 12, 2021
• Abbotsford police hold tech-shredding event to raise fraud awareness

  Securely disposing of old electronic devices is a key step in the fight against fraudsters, who may otherwise be able to recover your personal information.

  Crime

  Mar 11, 2021
• Online scams are on the rise. Here how to keep yourself safe while surfing the web

  SaskTel suggests using unique passwords for different accounts, and to change those passwords often.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2021
• Saskatoon Police Service shining a light on fraud throughout March

  March is Fraud Prevention Month and Saskatoon police are warning people about some common fraud schemes.

  Crime

  Mar 4, 2020
• Kingston police warning public of uptick in online ‘romance scams’

  According to police, romance scams start on online dating apps when scammers seek out individuals — both men and women — and initiate a relationship.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2019
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• Kingston police focus on fraud prevention, community policing for 2019 Crime Prevention Week

  Police say they will be working with the government, community groups and social service providers to highlight crime prevention as a shared responsibility within the community.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Crime Severity Index increase in Moncton area provoked by fraud: Statistics Canada

  According to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission, two of the top scams in 2018 consisted of identity fraud and romance scams.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2019