Fraudsters
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West Parry Sound OPP warn of grandparent scam after fraudsters collect thousandsIn a couple instances, a fraudster pretended to be a grandson with a hoarse voice and on his way to get a COVID test.CrimeJul 22, 2021
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Vancouver police intercept $20K in fraud involving 96-year-old womanThe woman’s nephew learned of the fraud and contacted police.CrimeApr 30, 2021
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From vaccines to puppies: Don’t fall for these pandemic scamsCanadians should not be fearful of asking questions when they suspect a scam, a financial investment expert says.LifestyleMar 10, 2021
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Early-morning Kelowna, B.C., solicitor caught on video, RCMP looking for suspectIn the video, a middle-aged man claims his car had broken down and he was short on money for a tow truck.CanadaJan 20, 2021
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Okanagan retiree creates checklist of tips, hints for hiring contractorsAn Okanagan retiree says his bad experience with a contractor has prompted him to help prevent similar situations from happening in the community.CanadaNov 5, 2020
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Scam calls on the rise across Canada: anti-fraud centreIf you feel like you've been getting more of those annoying scam calls lately, you're not alone.CanadaAug 7, 2020
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Travel, vacation and timeshare scams top BBB’s 10 riskiest scams in CanadaThe BBB says victims lost an average of $5,000 to scammers in the vacation industry.ConsumerMar 3, 2020
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Delta Police issue warning after new Canadian resident scammed out of $6K by fake officerPolice said in a statement Friday the victim had saved the money while working at a local fast food restaurant for six months.CrimeOct 18, 2019
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Vancouver police warn of new scam: fraudsters presenting themselves as Vancouver policePolice warn that fraudsters are using a variation of the old CRA scam, with a brazen new twist.Oct 17, 2019
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Home repair scheme targeting seniors, say Toronto policePolice warn seniors to be wary of men who try to convince them repairs are needed on their homes and demand cash payment.CrimeSep 25, 2019
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