Taxi Scam
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Taxi scams are ‘very prevalent’ in Canada. Here’s how to spot themThe Canadian Taxi Association is warning customers about scams involving fake roof signs that have recently been reported in several cities.Canada5 hours
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Warning issued after police say several people scammed by fake taxi in Waterloo RegionPolice say that between May 28 and June 4, four people said their debit cards were stolen by a scammer who posed as a taxi passenger who needed help to pay their fair.CrimeJun 6
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Toronto taxi scammer gets prison time after dragging victim who confronted himShubham Joshi pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and possession of stolen property in the 2022 incident.CrimeMar 18
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‘Pure evil’: Toronto man recounts taxi scam as police issue warningA fraudulent transaction with a fake cab almost cost a Toronto man his life. Now, as he fights to get his livelihood back, he wants his story to stand as a warning for others.CanadaJan 30
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Toronto hit-and-run victim says he confronted driver over taxi scamPolice said that the suspect initially fled the scene but was later arrested near Wellesley and Sherbourne streets. His vehicle was later located at Jarvis Street.CrimeJun 1, 2023
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14-year-old boy charged in connection with taxi scam in Toronto: policeToronto police said a vehicle resembling a taxi cab would park in a high traffic area such as a mall parking lot, with one suspect posing as a driver.CrimeOct 19, 2022
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London police appeal for information in fraud probe involving fake taxiIn each case, police say the suspect would approach a member of the public claiming that the cabbie wouldn't take their cash because of the Omicron variant.CrimeJan 13, 2022
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Kingston police warn of taxi scam that duped people out of thousandsKingston police are warning the public after a taxi scam took place in the city last weekend. They say the scammers prey on people's good nature to gain access to credit cards.CrimeOct 21, 2021
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Police issue warning after woman falls victim to fake taxi scam in CambridgeWaterloo Regional Police have issued a warning to area residents about a fake taxi scam that was allegedly perpetrated in Cambridge last weekend.CrimeMay 28, 2021
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