Investment scam
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Vernon, B.C. senior falls victim to ‘incredibly concerning’ scamRCMP said that the extent this person went to, which included showing up at an elderly person's doorstep, is "incredibly concerning."CrimeFeb 16
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Regina couple loses $6K in investment scam, recruited friendsActing call centre operations supervisor Jeff Horncastle said this particular online scam seems to be a mix of a job, investment and pyramid scheme all rolled into one.ConsumerFeb 13
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Alberta RCMP say alleged investment scam couple could be hiding in B.C., possibly KelownaIn late November, the RCMP issued a nation-wide arrest warrant for Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes, 65, and Emilia Alas-As Elansin, 40, both of no fixed address.CrimeDec 15, 2021
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South Simcoe police warn of crypto investment scams after Bradford, Ont. man loses moneyPolice say investor scammers target victims who are hoping for fast returns on investments.CrimeJun 30, 2021
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Nova Scotia Securities Commission warns about Toronto-based investment managerNova Scotia authorities note that Tang was convicted of fraud in 2012 for running a $50-million Ponzi scheme that saw investors lose more than $24-million.ConsumerJun 17, 2019
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Nova Scotia mastermind of investment scam ordered to pay $1.1 million to victimsQuintin Sponagle used his victims money to buy cars, recreational vehicles and property and for international travel, cash withdrawals and other personal expensesCrimeMay 8, 2017
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Ontario couple wanted for operating fraudulent investment company in Toronto: policeToronto police have issued arrest warrants for an Ontario couple they say operated a fraudulent investment company in Toronto and defrauded some investors of their life savings.CrimeMar 24, 2017
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RCMP seek 2 men in alleged $1.5M investment scam spanning 4 provincesThe RCMP is looking for two men after it says more than 160 Canadians lost $1.5 million in an alleged investment scam.CanadaJul 31, 2014
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