Scam

• Saskatchewan auto parts business falls victim to growing credit card scam

  A business in Assiniboia, Sask., is fell victim to a widespread credit card scam the RCMP says is targeting transportation equipment companies across Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Aug 9
  
• Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP 

  Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say.

  Crime

  Aug 5
  
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• Advertised Fort Saskatchewan craft fair a scam, RCMP warn

  The Northern Prairie Craft, Food and Vendor Fair is being advertised as a three-day event taking place at the Dow Centennial Centre, but RCMP say the entire event is a scam.

  Crime

  Jun 17
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• Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in alleged $20M fake rescue scheme

  Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.

  Trending

  Apr 3
• Fake Bell Canada rep scams Ontario resident into sending money to U.S. bank

  The Ontario Provincial Police said they were able to recover some funds from a 'tech service fraud' scam in which the scammer pretended to be from Bell Canada.

  Crime

  Feb 24
• Northern Manitoba seniors targeted in ‘grandparent scam,’ RCMP say

  Manitoba RCMP say they're investigating after a 'grandparent scam' surfaced in the province's north, with four reports from older adults in the Flin Flon area.

  Crime

  Sep 24, 2025
• 2 more B.C. animal charities targeted by scammer claiming to be 90-year-old ‘donor’

  It comes after a Richmond-based charity was targeted in the same scam -- spending thousands of dollars of the supposed donation before they realized it was a fraud. 

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2025
• B.C. animal charity warns others after being victimized by sophisticated scam

  The Regional Animal Protection Society said it received a message that they were getting a large donation of $95,000 from someone's estate. 

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2025
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• Ticket resale gone wrong leaves Calgary woman out hundreds of dollars

  A Calgary woman is looking for answers from online ticket reseller Stub Hub after her Morgan Wallen concert tickets, worth more than $700 each, were sold for less than $3 apiece.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2025
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• Okanagan musician falls victim to Facebook Marketplace scam

  Kinga Heming is well known for her voice in the Okanagan and has been singing jazz tunes at venues throughout the valley for years.

  May 23, 2025