Guelph Fraud

• Phishing scams are targeting Guelph businesses and organizations, police say

  Guelph police say spear phishing is targeting businesses and organizations using convincing emails from seemingly trusted sources. Businesses are encouraged to be careful.

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  Feb 6, 2024
  
• Bank fraud attempted in Guelph’s southwest end: police

  Police say a woman from Toronto tried to open a bank account in the southwest end of Guelph on Wednesday by using fake identification.

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  Oct 5, 2023
  
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• False name used to open bank account in Guelph south end

  A man reportedly used a fake name to try and open an account at a bank in Guelph. Police said the documents were altered. The suspect ultimately told them his real name.

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  Aug 24, 2023
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• Guelph police lay charges after fake name provided

  Police did not believe the name nor date of birth provided to them was legitimate while investigating an unrelated matter on Monday.

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  Aug 22, 2023
• Guelph police make arrest in prescription fraud investigation

  After they began investigating early last year, Guelph police discovered at least 22 prescription fraud cases. A 21-year-old man from Guelph faces multiple charges.

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  May 31, 2023
• Guelph man loses $250 in 2nd sextortion scam reported this week: police

  Guelph police say they received another report this week about a similar situation after one man sent $700 in e-transfers and prepaid gift cards.

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  May 19, 2023
• Police lay fraud charges after attempted grandparent scam in Guelph, Ont.

  Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody.

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  Feb 17, 2023
• Hamilton, Ont. couple charged with fraud after purchasing tires: police

  Police in Guelph, Ont., say a Hamilton couple used one individual's credit card to buy more than $3,000 worth of tires at an east-end business on Tuesday.

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  Feb 10, 2023
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• Brampton, Ont. woman charged after Guelph bank thwarts fraud attempt: police

  Police said officers were called to the bank around 11:30 a.m. after staff reported a suspicious customer. Staff reportedly didn't believe the card was legitimate.

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  Jan 27, 2023
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• Arson, fraud charges laid against Guelph business owners, police say

  Guelph police say the owners of a business that went up in flames late last year have now been charged with arson and attempted fraud. 

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  Apr 25, 2022