Scam
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Trent Hills senior loses thousands of dollars in ‘grandparent scam’: Northumberland OPPNorthumberland OPP say a Trent Hills resident lost $7,500 in the 'grandparent scam' this week.CrimeMay 6
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Naked photos shared with stranger online almost cost Guelph man $1,300: policeGuelph police are, once again, urging citizens to be careful about sharing naked photos of themselves online after a man fell victim to an extortion scheme.CrimeApr 26
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Vernon North Okanagan RCMP warns against refund text message scam'Text-message inks aren’t going to lead to money, says the RCMO. Instead, they’re going to lead to trouble.CrimeApr 23
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Counterfeit $2 coins found in Peterborough: policePolice say fake $2 coins were located in a coin machine at a Chemong Road plaza.CrimeApr 21
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Guelph senior thought he was helping solve fraud case, loses $8,000 instead: policeGuelph police are urging the community to be vigilant and cautious when it comes to receiving calls from people claiming to be with their bank or a government agency.CrimeApr 21
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Don’t fall prey to door-knocking scam artist, say Kelowna RCMPPolice are warning Kelowna residents not to be defrauded by a suspect who’s going door-to-door, collecting cash donations.CrimeApr 19
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Woman arrested in ‘grandparent scam’ that targeted 75-year-old Mississauga man: policeA woman has been arrested in connection with a 'grandparent scam' that targeted a 75-year-old Mississauga man, police say.CrimeApr 4
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‘Totally ashamed’: Toronto senior loses $25K in popular ‘grandparent scam’'This scam is becoming prolific,' said Det. David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's financial crimes unit.CrimeMar 30
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Months after new regulations, Manitobans still inundated with scam callsIt's been more than three months since the CRTC required new technology to prevent scam calls. But those measures don't appear to be working as well as they should be.TechMar 25
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority warns of e-transfer scamThe Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is advising that a text message purporting to be from the WRHA asking people to click an e-transfer link is not legitimate.Temp CategoryMar 19
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