Scam
N.J. couple, homeless man charged over ‘fictitious and illegal’ GoFundMe campaign
A couple conspired with a homeless man on a story about him offering the last of his money when the woman’s car ran out of gas and then set up a fraudulent GoFundMe account to scam sympathizers, according to a report Wednesday. Continue reading
Nova Scotia RCMP issues warning about ‘recipe scam’
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Victims realize their computers have become locked, and the scammers demand money to unlock it. Continue reading
Peterborough Police issue warning about Canada Revenue Agency scam
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Three Peterborough residents fall victim to Canada Revenue Agency scam. Continue reading
Barrie police warn residents after senior falls victim to scam targeting grandparents
A senior in Barrie is out $2,500 after falling victim to a scam targeting grandparents. Continue reading
Woman charged with witchcraft in evil spirit blessing scam that left man out $600K
Investigators said that a man met with a psychic named Evanna four years earlier. Continue reading
Milton psychic accused of scamming victim of $60,000 and ‘witchcraft’
Officers said an investigation was launched in May of this year after a victim came forward to police and said they had consulted with a psychic who allegedly deceived them of thousands of dollars. Continue reading
Peterborough County woman bilked of $10K in phone scam
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A man called claiming he was involved in a collision. Continue reading
EPCOR warns customers of suspicious phone scam
If you’ve received a phone call from someone claiming to be with EPCOR, asking for immediate cash payments, the power company is warning customers to be cautious. Continue reading
Okanagan mother scammed out of $10K
RCMP issue public warning after yet another overseas phone scam. Continue reading
Hamilton man arrested in so-called ‘romance scam’
A Hamilton man was arrested for allegedly scamming a victim over a 16-month online courtship. Continue reading
