Toronto police lay 96 charges against 12 in alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Toronto police say the highly complex scheme involved multiple companies fraudulently leasing machinery. Continue reading
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Better Business Bureau warns against ‘hurricane cars” coming into Canada
By Paula Baker Online Journalist
The warning comes after parts of the U.S. and Caribbean were hammered by hurricanes over the past month, flooding highways and submerging vehicles. Continue reading
Calgary cancer faker Jennifer Halford given 2-year suspended sentence
A Calgary woman who pretended to have cancer and claimed to be a Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee to cash in on donations has been given a two-year suspended sentence. Continue reading
Sentencing hearing for Calgary cancer faker Jennifer Halford
By Tracy Nagai Reporter
Sentencing arguments are expected to be made Monday, for Jennifer Halford, the Calgary mother who pretended to have breast cancer. Continue reading
Halifax police warn about email scam targeting local organizations
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
According to Halifax Regional POlice, one organization was defrauded of thousands of dollars. Continue reading
Calgary police searching for 4 men accused of using fake gift cards at Calgary stores
Calgary police are looking for four men who used fake gift cards and other “counterfeit payment cards” to make fraudulent purchases. Continue reading
Nathalie Normandeau fraud trial likely to begin in early 2018
The fraud-related trial of ex-deputy Quebec premier Nathalie Normandeau and five co-accused will likely be held in early 2018. Continue reading
3 people facing 91 charges in theft/fraud ring busted at Edmonton airport hotel
Three Sylvan Lake, Alta. residents have been charged after a hotel at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) called police to report credit card fraud in progress. Continue reading
London woman, 61, collected $26k of dead mom’s veteran survivor benefits: RCMP
Officers with the RCMP have charged a London woman, 61, with fraud for allegedly claiming her mother’s benefits after she died. Continue reading
Former Millbrook funeral home owner faces fraud charges
A former funeral home owner in Millbrook, Ont., faces fraud and forgery charges totaling $120,000. Continue reading
