Fraud

Canada

November 8, 2018 3:00 pm

Nova Scotia RCMP issues warning about ‘recipe scam’

By Rebecca Lau Reporter

Victims realize their computers have become locked, and the scammers demand money to unlock it. Continue reading →

Crime

November 8, 2018 2:43 pm

Man charged after police say he submitted fake Oxycodone prescriptions to Northumberland pharmacies

By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist

The man dropped off prescriptions at two pharmacies, police say. Continue reading →

Crime

November 8, 2018 10:54 am

2 men charged after senior defrauded of thousands of dollars in Clearview Township

Police say two men have been charged after a senior in Clearview Township was defrauded out of several thousands of dollars. Continue reading →

Canada

November 7, 2018 5:30 pm

B.C. social worker accused of stealing from kids in Ministry care

By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter

The documents allege the social worker opened a joint bank account with the youth and took money from the benefits for his own purposes. Continue reading →

Consumer

November 5, 2018 9:55 pm

Ontario customer defrauded, but says she didn’t get warning from bank

By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter

An Oshawa woman who said she had her bank account hijacked and money stolen is angry with Scotiabank for not giving her warning something was wrong. Continue reading →

Crime

November 3, 2018 4:27 pm

Possible explosive device, forged ID cards seized from Winnipeg home

By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter

Winnipeg police have seized a number of stolen and forged identification cards as well as a device believed to be a small explosive from a home on Hespeler Avenue. Continue reading →

Canada

October 31, 2018 2:52 pm

Edmonton couple warns others after falling victim to ‘fat finger’ phone scam

An Edmonton couple who fell victim to what’s known as the fat finger scam is warning others. They said they could have lost thousands of dollars. Continue reading →

Crime

October 31, 2018 1:57 pm