Guelph Fraud
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Phishing scams are targeting Guelph businesses and organizations, police sayGuelph police say spear phishing is targeting businesses and organizations using convincing emails from seemingly trusted sources. Businesses are encouraged to be careful.CrimeFeb 6
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Bank fraud attempted in Guelph’s southwest end: policePolice say a woman from Toronto tried to open a bank account in the southwest end of Guelph on Wednesday by using fake identification.CrimeOct 5, 2023
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False name used to open bank account in Guelph south endA 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.CrimeAug 24, 2023
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Guelph police lay charges after fake name providedPolice did not believe the name nor date of birth provided to them was legitimate while investigating an unrelated matter on Monday.CrimeAug 22, 2023
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Guelph police make arrest in prescription fraud investigationAfter 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.CrimeMay 31, 2023
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Guelph man loses $250 in 2nd sextortion scam reported this week: policeGuelph police say they received another report this week about a similar situation after one man sent $700 in e-transfers and prepaid gift cards.CrimeMay 19, 2023
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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.CrimeFeb 17, 2023
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Hamilton, Ont. couple charged with fraud after purchasing tires: policePolice 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.CrimeFeb 10, 2023
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Brampton, Ont. woman charged after Guelph bank thwarts fraud attempt: policePolice 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.CrimeJan 27, 2023
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Arson, fraud charges laid against Guelph business owners, police sayGuelph police say the owners of a business that went up in flames late last year have now been charged with arson and attempted fraud.CrimeApr 25, 2022
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