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

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

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

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

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

Investigators say the woman tried to set up accounts with jewelry stores at Mapleview Mall and Oakville Place.

A Saskatoon woman says her credit history was badly damaged by someone using her identity.

A Regina couple is facing 73 charges after allegedly gathering information about victims and forging documents in their name, among other offences.

The investigation remains active, according to police, and they believe there are more victims.

Police allege the man provided officers with a false ID.