Fraudsters

• Nova Scotia couple loses $22,500 over 3 days in ‘grandparent scam’

  The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about 'grandparent scams' targeting senior citizens. In one such case, an elderly couple lost more than $22,000.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• RCMP renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after international student scammed in Burnaby

  Police say the victim was tricked into making fake hostage videos and also scammed out of "tens of thousands of dollars."

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2022
  
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• Waterloo Region police warning of another scam in the area

  Investigators say this scam targets students from Asian communities attending post-secondary schools in Waterloo. $478,000 has been lost to fraudsters.

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2022
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• Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert says

  Digital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.

  Tech

  Sep 6, 2022
• Get a text about an unpaid parking ticket? It’s a scam, warns City of Vancouver

  The messages appear to come from a B.C. phone number, with a "reminder" that the recipient has an overdue ticket that must be settled.

  Crime

  Jun 29, 2022
• West Parry Sound OPP warn of grandparent scam after fraudsters collect thousands

  In a couple instances, a fraudster pretended to be a grandson with a hoarse voice and on his way to get a COVID test.

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2021
• Vancouver police intercept $20K in fraud involving 96-year-old woman

  The woman’s nephew learned of the fraud and contacted police.

  Crime

  Apr 30, 2021
• From vaccines to puppies: Don’t fall for these pandemic scams

  Canadians should not be fearful of asking questions when they suspect a scam, a financial investment expert says.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Early-morning Kelowna, B.C., solicitor caught on video, RCMP looking for suspect

  In the video, a middle-aged man claims his car had broken down and he was short on money for a tow truck.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2021
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• Okanagan retiree creates checklist of tips, hints for hiring contractors

  An Okanagan retiree says his bad experience with a contractor has prompted him to help prevent similar situations from happening in the community.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2020