Seniors Scammed
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Halifax police say suspect in scams against seniors also wanted in VancouverHalifax Regional Police are warning about a scam that has defrauded dozens of seniors over the last few months, and have released an image of a suspect wanted for questioning.CrimeFeb 14, 2023
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Peterborough, Ont. seniors lose $30,000 to grandparent scam just this week: policeOver three days, Peterborough police received 70 reports about the grandparent scam. 'Police or court officials will not come to your door to pick up money,' they say.CrimeJan 26, 2023
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Edmonton man charged with 6 counts of fraud for scamming seniorsEdmonton Police Service arrested Lucas Kopijewski and charged him for six separate incidents spanning back to the spring.CrimeSep 19, 2022
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19-year-old Ontario woman charged in several ‘grandparent scams’Toronto police say they have charged a 19-year-old Ajax, Ont., woman in three different 'grandparent' scams over a two-day period.CrimeMar 31, 2022
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‘Alarming’ new scam sees fraudsters come directly to seniors’ doors, Vancouver police warnPolice say the suspect or suspects struck twice this week, in cases with nearly identical details and which cost the victims thousands of dollars.CrimeJan 14, 2022
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Woman posing as PSW faces theft charges: policeA woman, who allegedly stole from a senior in the east end, was arrested on Wednesday, according to detectives.CrimeSep 18, 2020
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Woman posing as PSW steals Hamilton seniors’ credit cards, jewelry: policeA woman, who allegedly said she was a personal support worker, asked to use the washroom at each residence she visited.CrimeSep 11, 2020
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Home repair scheme targeting seniors, say Toronto policePolice warn seniors to be wary of men who try to convince them repairs are needed on their homes and demand cash payment.CrimeSep 25, 2019
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‘I’d rather die than move’: Ontario senior couple say they felt pressured to sell family homeAn elderly couple's family claims they were pressured to sell their home in a highly sought after Woodbridge neighbourhood by a real estate agent with Royal LePage. The man signed a contract to sell, but his daughter insists he wasn't competent to make that decision.CanadaDec 7, 2018
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Peterborough senior defrauded of $13K in bank scamA Peterborough woman was defrauded of more than $13,000 after believing her bank was investigating a theft from her account.CrimeMar 8, 2018
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