Scam
Prince Albert, Sask., woman scammed out of over $17K: police
Prince Albert police issued a warning to the public about a scam in which a woman was defrauded of just over $17,000. Continue reading
Norfolk senior defrauded of $200,000 in romance scam: OPP
Police say the scam resulted from an online relationship the victim had established via a dating website. Continue reading
SaskPower warns customers of phone scam surrounding smart meters
SaskPower has been made aware of a scam where customers are receiving phone calls saying they can have a smart meter for $900. Continue reading
Winnipeg police warn of gift card scam
Winnipeg police say scammers have been stealing inactive prepaid cards in their packaging from local retail stores and replacing them with blank or used cards. Continue reading
Penticton RCMP issue warning of scammers stealing cellphone numbers
Police say the scam is becoming an increasingly popular method for thieves to steal from unsuspecting citizens. Continue reading
Millions falling for online rental scams, says Better Business Bureau
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An indepth investigative study by the Better Business Bureau has found online rental home and vacation scams are overwhelmingly widespread. Continue reading
Two elderly women lose $1.25M, $85K following online scams: London police
“Don’t provide any money to anyone you don’t know,” Const. Sandasha Bough tells 980 CFPL. Continue reading
RCMP connect Burnaby, B.C. man to widespread CRA phone scam after months-long probe
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The lawsuit alleges Haoran Xue’s $1.9-million Burnaby home was paid for with the proceeds of several scams and was used as “an instrument of unlawful activity.” Continue reading
10 tips to avoid being scammed shopping online this holiday season
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
From identity theft to phishing scams, fraudsters are gearing up for the holiday season. Continue reading
Norfolk County OPP warning public about online dating scams after call from concerned resident
Ontario Provincial Police are asking people to familiarize themselves with romance and online dating scams. Continue reading