Identity Fraud

• Regina man recognized from police ‘wanted’ website arrested, faces numerous charges

  Regina police arrested two people after security staff at a business in the 1800 block of Saskatchewan Drive recognized a man from the police's 'wanted' website.

  Crime

  Apr 7
  
• Toronto police charge 4 people in alleged identity theft, fraud operation worth millions

  Toronto police say they have charged four people allegedly involved in an "organized hierarchy" committing identity theft and fraud worth millions of dollars.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2021
  
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• Quebec provincial police arrest 3 suspects in connection with identity theft, fraud

  The SQ says the investigation was carried out in collaboration with the province's ministries for education and higher education.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2020
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• Five people facing charges in Quebec following probe into electricity theft

  The province-owned corporation says the suspects allegedly avoided paying for electricity by fraudulently using other people's personal information on utility bills.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2020
• Arrest made in robberies targeting elderly women, another suspect being sought

  Police say they have investigated a number of incidents between March and May when they say a group of suspects targeted elderly women who were shopping.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2020
• Trio of suspects arrested in connection with Okanagan property crime spree

  RCMP said they were called to a luxury hotel on Jan. 4 because the suspects had allegedly fraudulently obtained a room.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2020
• Fake job posting for Winnipeg coffee shop yields dozens of applicants, owner says

  "I was confused," said Janis Urniezius, owner of Park Line Coffee. "At first I thought maybe it was a trick."

  Jan 8, 2020
• In wake of data breaches, hunt for SIN alternatives intensifies

  The Social Insurance Number (SIN) has proven to be vulnerable to easy identity theft if the wrong person gets a hold of it.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2019
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• Alberta man arrested after buying luxury car with fake ID in St. Catharines: police

  Hector Caron, of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., is facing five charges related to identity fraud and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2019
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• Regina man facing dozens of identity theft charges involving 131 victims

  A Regina man is facing 40 identity theft charges relating to 131 victims, according to police.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2019