Money Scam
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B.C. couple says they were scammed out of thousands by close family friendLong-time family friend Tyler Willard was sentenced in December to nine months house arrest for extortion. He was ordered to pay $260,000 in restitution.CrimeJan 11, 2025
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Grandparent scam upswing prompts Winnipeg police investigationWinnipeg police say five victims have come forward this week reporting serious losses to yet another series of grandparent scams.CrimeOct 14, 2022
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Winnipeg police investigating 15 ‘grandparent scam’ reports in 6 daysAccording to police, there have been 15 incidents in the last week alone, with victims losing over $100,000.CrimeJul 28, 2022
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Belleville police warn of fraudsters after recent scamsPolice say an investigation is ongoing, and that there have been several complaints regarding similar scams over the past few days.CrimeJun 23, 2022
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Winnipeg police urge public to be wary of ‘grandparent’ phone scamWinnipeg police say there's been a continuous surge of fraudulent phone calls targeting the elderly known as the grandparent scam.MoneyMar 22, 2022
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RCMP warns business owners in Moncton of counterfeit money scamIn the past six weeks, police said they have received 31 reports of counterfeit Canadian $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills being used.CrimeFeb 18, 2020
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Scammers pose as CRA reps, defraud two victim of nearly $50,000: N.S. RCMPThe suspects told the victims that they owed money to the CRA and needed to transfer them currency in Bitcoin to avoid arrest by the RCMP.CrimeOct 9, 2019
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Okanagan man warning others of social media money scamKelowna resident says to be wary of friends on Facebook who discuss ‘government grant’ scam.TechNov 10, 2018
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Halifax police warn about scam callers claiming to be Immigration Canada, HRPHalifax police are warning about scam phone calls that are being made in the Halifax area.CrimeMar 30, 2017
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