Stolen Identity

• Penticton RCMP issue warning of scammers stealing cellphone numbers

  Police say the scam is becoming an increasingly popular method for thieves to steal from unsuspecting citizens.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2019
  
• Calgary police looking for vehicle fraud suspect

  Police believe the man, using a stolen identity from Quebec, fraudulently purchased vehicles in Calgary and Ontario.

  Crime

  Aug 1, 2019
  
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• Peterborough experts offer tips on how to protect yourself from a data breach

  Data breaches are common, experts say, and should be taken very seriously.

  Data Desk

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Edmonton woman’s identity used to fraudulently purchase luxury vehicle: ‘It blew my mind’

  An Edmonton woman is baffled and concerned for her security after her identity was stolen and used to purchase a vehicle worth more than $100,000 in a province she has never been to.

  Consumer

  Feb 6, 2019
• Albertan, two B.C. men arrested in ‘massive’ cases of identity theft

  Three men, one from Alberta and two from B.C., were arrested in the South Okanagan in August for fraud and identity theft.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2018
• 2 men charged with dozens of fraud-related charges, found with stolen IDs, beef jerky in Red Deer

  Two men have been charged with fraud-related offences after police found ID cards, mail, cheques and credit cards stolen from approximately 15 people.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2017
• Toronto woman wanted after using stolen ID to get vehicle, leading officers in pursuit: police

  Officers said in a statement that a motor vehicle was rented on Jan. 12 and was not returned on time. It was later reported stolen by the rental company.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2017