Waterloo Fraud Warning

• Extortion scams targeting Asian community in Waterloo Region costs 12 victims $1.76 million

  Waterloo Regional Police say that members of the Asian community have lost $1.76 million through extortion scams so far this year.

  Crime

  Aug 24, 2022
  
• Warning issued after 78 Waterloo Region residents duped by Bitcoin scams in 2020

  Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning to residents after dozens of people have fallen victim to Bitcoin scams in the area.

  Crime

  Aug 20, 2020
  
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• Online fraud has doubled in Waterloo Region amid coronavirus pandemic: police

  Waterloo Regional Police say the number of reported online fraud incidents has doubled since the coronavirus pandemic began.

  Crime

  May 1, 2020