Peterborough Fraud

• Peterborough police seek suspect in bank card fraud; make arrest for online shopping scam

  Police say a Toronto man bought a television but then returned the wrong item to the business after requesting a refund.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2023
  
• Peterborough police arrest Hamilton man in connection with grandparent scam incident

  Police say $18,000 was exchanged before the victim realized the call about his grandson was a scam.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2023
  
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• Peterborough woman accused of bilking employer out of $230,000: police

  In late March 2022, police were informed of suspected fraudulent purchases and cheques in connect with a woman's employment.

  Crime

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Grandparent scam circulating in Peterborough, police warn

  Peterborough police say as of Monday, nearly 20 residents had reported receiving a call that their grandchild was in danger and have offered advice on how to avoid being scammed.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2022
• Personal support worker in Peterborough accused of cheque fraud, forgery: police

  Peterborough police allege a personal support worker defrauded a 92-year-old victim.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2022
• Peterborough man charged with fraud involving items sold via Facebook Marketplace

  Police say the man allegedly accepted money but did not provide the buyers with items.

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2021
• Peterborough woman deposits stolen cheques and withdraws over $15,000: police

  Peterborough police say cheques were reportedly stolen from a vehicle and later deposited in an account.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2020
• Omemee man charged after stolen bank cards used at Peterborough stores: police

  Police say bank cards were reported stolen from a vehicle in early November and then used at convenience stores in Peterborough.

  Crime

  Jan 7, 2020
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• Peterborough woman charged with credit card theft, fraud

  Police say a credit card from a reportedly wallet was used to make purchases at convenience stores and restaurants between Oct. 30 and 31.

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Peterborough woman charged with credit card theft, fraud

  Police allege the suspect took the victim's wallet and used a credit card to purchase lottery tickets.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2019