Vancouver police renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after scam targets 3rd student
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The scam usually targets young Chinese women who are in Canada to study. Continue reading
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String of ‘distraction thefts’ targeting B.C. seniors and their jewelry prompts police warning
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Police have received reports of eight of the so-called distraction thefts in just under a month; the victims have been seen openly wearing jewelry that suspects have successfully gotten away with. Continue reading
Police searching for scammer pretending to be leasing agent in Bridgewater
Police are looking for a scammer who is advertising houses and apartments on the real-estate market, but doesn’t actually own them. Continue reading
Halifax RCMP respond to 6 cases of ‘sextortion’ so far this year
Police say in each case, a perpetrator asks the victim to perform a sex act during an online video chat, after gaining the victim’s trust. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP warn of prepaid credit card, gift card scam in Moncton
The Mounties say they’re investigating a complaint of a prepaid credit card’s barcode being altered. Continue reading
Nova Scotia man defrauded of $24K by CRA scam
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
“The best solution to avoiding becoming a victim is not to answer the telephone or hang up the phone.” Continue reading
‘Virtual kidnapping scam’ reaches Halifax, student from China targeted
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Police say it’s the first time the extortion scam has been reported in the Halifax area. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power warning customers of text message scam
Nova Scotia Power says they would never ask customers to provide personal information such as their PIN. Continue reading
Group selling fake gold jewelry in Saskatoon: police
Saskatoon police have issued a public advisory about the sale of fake gold jewelry around the city. Continue reading
Reload scheme surfaces in Saskatchewan: FCAA
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan is warning people about a reload scheme. Continue reading
