Scammers

• Grandparent scams on the rise, Calgary police investigate new twist

  After receiving 99 reports from Jan. 1 to June 30 this year, Calgary police are warning citizens about the red flags for new tactics being used by scammers.

  Crime

  Jul 31
  
• Kingston, Ont. police warn homeowners about roofing scam

  Police say two men knocked on a victim's door in the downtown area last week. They claimed to be employed roofers, advising the homeowner their roof and chimney needed repairs.

  Crime

  May 23
  
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• B.C. senior defrauded of $7.5 million in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam

  Police said the scammers used a double-barrelled approach, hitting the victim for millions then returning to steal more by posing as someone who could help her recover her money.

  Crime

  Apr 27
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• Nova Scotians lost more than $3 million to scams in 2022, RCMP say

  From bogus investments to extortion, Nova Scotians lost a record-breaking $3.6 million to scammers in 2022, up from $2.5 million the previous year, according to the RCMP.

  Crime

  Mar 1
• Prince Edward County OPP stop two ‘grandparent scammers’

  An alleged 'grandparent scam' has been put to a stop by Prince Edward County OPP.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• ‘Grandparent scams’ cost seniors over $9.2M last year. Here’s how to protect yourself

  Also known as 'emergency scams,' fraudsters pretend to be a loved one in need of money for legal or medical reasons, exploiting seniors' emotions.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• 2 arrested for grandparent scams in Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and Northumberland counties: OPP

  OPP arrested two Mississauga residents in connection to grandparent scams circulating in central Ontario.

  Crime

  Feb 1
• WestJet warns of scammers creating fake accounts posing as airline

  WestJet is reporting that a number of fake social media accounts and even websites have been created impersonating the airline.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
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• RCMP renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after international student scammed in Burnaby

  Police say the victim was tricked into making fake hostage videos and also scammed out of "tens of thousands of dollars."

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Vancouver police renew warning after more seniors hit with bail scam

  Police say the scammers pretend to be a police officer and convince the victims are in jail and in desperate need of bail money to be released.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2022