Guelph Scam

• Guelph man loses over $1k in sextortion scam: police

  One man from Guelph is the victim of a sextortion scam after he sent $1,100 to someone he believed was a woman. Police say to be careful when sharing intimate photos.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2023
  
• Police warn public of fake taxi scam in Guelph, Ont.

  Guelph police say two people were victims of a fake taxi scam on Saturday. In both incidents, they say the victims paid for a taxi and were handed back the wrong debit cards.

  Crime

  Jan 23, 2023
  
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• Naked photos shared with stranger online almost cost Guelph man $1,300: police

  Guelph police are, once again, urging citizens to be careful about sharing naked photos of themselves online after a man fell victim to an extortion scheme. 

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2022
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• Guelph senior thought he was helping solve fraud case, loses $8,000 instead: police

  Guelph police are urging the community to be vigilant and cautious when it comes to receiving calls from people claiming to be with their bank or a government agency.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2022
• Guelph police say woman lost $5,500 in romance scam

  Guelph police say a 68-year-old woman lost $5,500 in a so-called romance scam and are warning the public to be cautious when dealing with people on the internet.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2021
• Guelph police investigating scam that involves 2 people in a fake taxi

  The hustle lures Good Samaritans to pay the fare for the fake passenger in a dispute with the fake cabbie.

  Crime

  May 25, 2021