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Police Week message concerning online fraud
Killaloe OPP are using the occasion of Police Week to remind you that online frauds aren’t going away. Spelled with a “ph”, Phishing is a scam in...
Man facing fraud charge after allegedly taking more than $800,000 from victims
A Windsor man is facing charges following an investigation into an alleged investment scheme that defrauded more than $800,000 from multiple...
Former industry exec David Singh sentenced to three and half years in jail for defrauding investors
The Ontario Court of Justice has sentenced David Singh, former head of financial planning firm Fortune Financial Management Corp, to three and a...
Prison inmates indicted in $2 million California bank fraud case
Thirteen members of a California prison-based bank fraud ring allegedly stole more than $2 million in unemployment benefits using the identities of...
Information Wanted
Luanne Taillefer Fraud Conviction Upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal
On March 19, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in response to the appeal of Luanne Taillefer. On June 13, 2019, Justice John R. McCarthy of the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario convicted Ms. Taillefer of Fraud Over $5,000. Sentencing was...
Ottawa man’s mysterious tax bill may shine light on ‘synthetic identity fraud’
Enrique Rosado faces income tax bill for employment he says he didn't have. An Ottawa man who filed his taxes early has discovered more than one nasty surprise. Not only does Enrique Rosado owe much more than he thought, his bill shows the 65-year-old has...
Canada aware of scams tied to Ukraine. Here’s what to watch out for
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, aid organizations and individuals have mobilized and solicited donations to help Ukrainians. However, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) says it is aware of multiple social media and email fundraiser scams falsely...
Canadian Anti Fraud Raising Awareness Of Extortion Scams
The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) and Serious Fraud Office Ontario (SFO), in concert with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) have provided another awareness newsletter in this annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. This campaign is held every March to...
INFORMATION WANTED: Mississauga lawyer wanted for real estate fraud worth more than $7.5 million
Police are searching for a Mississauga lawyer who allegedly defrauded millions from his clients in connection with real estate transactions. A news release issued Friday disclosed that, 41-year-old Shahid Malik of Shahid Malik Law Office was retained by several people...
Private Mortgage Broker “Lucas” wanted by Toronto Police for Fraud
On December 23, 2021, the Toronto Police issued a press release seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man posing as a private mortgage broker: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/51793?s=09 If you have any information on this person, and you wish to...
New Brunswick RCMP is seeking possible victims of vehicle-related fraud for an ongoing investigation
The New Brunswick RCMP's Financial Crime Unit is asking to speak to customers of a former car dealership in Richibucto Road, N.B., near Fredericton, as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. Between January 2020 and September 2021, Police received several reports of...
Breaking Court Decisions
Luanne Taillefer Fraud Conviction Upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal
On March 19, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in response to the appeal of Luanne Taillefer. On June 13, 2019, Justice John R. McCarthy of the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario convicted Ms. Taillefer of Fraud Over $5,000. Sentencing was...
Ottawa man’s mysterious tax bill may shine light on ‘synthetic identity fraud’
Enrique Rosado faces income tax bill for employment he says he didn't have. An Ottawa man who filed his taxes early has discovered more than one nasty surprise. Not only does Enrique Rosado owe much more than he thought, his bill shows the 65-year-old has...
Canada aware of scams tied to Ukraine. Here’s what to watch out for
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, aid organizations and individuals have mobilized and solicited donations to help Ukrainians. However, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) says it is aware of multiple social media and email fundraiser scams falsely...
Canadian Anti Fraud Raising Awareness Of Extortion Scams
The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) and Serious Fraud Office Ontario (SFO), in concert with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) have provided another awareness newsletter in this annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. This campaign is held every March to...
Luanne Taillefer Fraud Conviction Upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal
On March 19, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in response to the appeal of Luanne Taillefer. On June 13, 2019, Justice John R. McCarthy of the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario convicted Ms. Taillefer of Fraud Over $5,000. Sentencing was...
Ottawa man’s mysterious tax bill may shine light on ‘synthetic identity fraud’
Enrique Rosado faces income tax bill for employment he says he didn't have. An Ottawa man who filed his taxes early has discovered more than one nasty surprise. Not only does Enrique Rosado owe much more than he thought, his bill shows the 65-year-old has...
Canadian Anti Fraud Raising Awareness Of Extortion Scams
The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) and Serious Fraud Office Ontario (SFO), in concert with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) have provided another awareness newsletter in this annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. This campaign is held every March to...
Toronto student loses $2,000 due to cheque overpayment scam
It’s a financial fraud that has been around for years, but thieves are once again using the cheque overpayment scam to try and separate you from your money. “I lost $2,000 and I am on a tight budget, so I want the bank to recognize that I have been scammed,” said...
Investment Fraud
Woman who posed as inspector to steal from Toronto long-term care home arrested: police
Police have confirmed the arrest of a 39-year-old woman alleged to have fraudulently entered a Toronto long-term care home to steal debit and credit cards.
Toronto businessman accused of $12M pandemic Ponzi scheme found and charged with fraud
A Toronto businessman accused of orchestrating a $12-million pandemic-related Ponzi scheme was arrested and charged with fraud by Toronto police on Monday, just hours after investigators discovered his location, CBC News has learned. Mark E. Cohen's whereabouts...
MoneySmart Manitoba releases real fraud calls to raise awareness about the prevalence of investment fraud
MoneySmart Manitoba has launched a campaign called "Time to Call Out Fraud" to raise awareness about the prevalence of investment fraud and explain why people don't speak up about the occurrence. The initiative coincides with Financial Literacy Month which takes place...
Canadian racing driver and influencer accused of ‘massive fraudulent’ scheme
Canadian race car driver Josh Cartu strikes a glamorous life style on social media: surrounded by expensive sports cars, hobnobbing with movie stars and fashion models, and travelling on his private jet to European party hotspots such as Ibiza and Cannes. Cartu grew...
Woman who posed as inspector to steal from Toronto long-term care home arrested: police
Police have confirmed the arrest of a 39-year-old woman alleged to have fraudulently entered a Toronto long-term care home to steal debit and credit cards.
Toronto businessman accused of $12M pandemic Ponzi scheme found and charged with fraud
A Toronto businessman accused of orchestrating a $12-million pandemic-related Ponzi scheme was arrested and charged with fraud by Toronto police on Monday, just hours after investigators discovered his location, CBC News has learned. Mark E. Cohen's whereabouts...
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Online Fraud
Tenants are accused of fraud, forgery and not paying thousands in rent
A Toronto landlord's months-long quest to evict two tenants he accuses of fraud, forgery and non-payment of rent is heading to an eviction hearing Friday at Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). It's Mohamed Camara's second attempt to evict the...
Court extends order to freeze up to $20M in crypto, cash donations to ‘Freedom Convoy’
Injunction issued by Ontario Superior Court judge now runs until at least March 9 An Ontario Superior Court judge has extended a rare injunction that has frozen millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies and other financial donations to the so-called Freedom Convoy. The...
Ontario man scammed out of $55,000 in cryptocurrency gets money back!
An Ontario investor who lost $55,000 in cryptocurrency funds said he can't believe his good fortune after getting his stolen money back. Allan Jones said "It's a million to one. I'm certainly the luckiest guy in Ontario." Durham Regional Police said recovering stolen...
Albertans increasingly falling victim to social media fraud and hacks: BBB
A growing number of Albertans are falling victim to social media fraud, according to the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay (BBB). The BBB said a number of consumers and businesses recently reported they had been hacked. Calgarian...
Tenants are accused of fraud, forgery and not paying thousands in rent
A Toronto landlord's months-long quest to evict two tenants he accuses of fraud, forgery and non-payment of rent is heading to an eviction hearing Friday at Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). It's Mohamed Camara's second attempt to evict the...
Albertans increasingly falling victim to social media fraud and hacks: BBB
A growing number of Albertans are falling victim to social media fraud, according to the Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay (BBB). The BBB said a number of consumers and businesses recently reported they had been hacked. Calgarian...
Manitobans are targeted in cryptocurrency scams: securities commission
A Winnipeg woman fell victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam which led to her maxing out her credit card and losing $18, 000. She reported the scam to Jason Roy, a senior investigator at the Manitoba Securities Commission. The Winnipeg victim told Roy she had been...
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has been advised of fraudulent activities
The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce have been advised of fraudulent activities regarding inheritance claims and other legal matters using the chamber’s corporate identity, personal identity, and contact information of our CEO. These activities include, but are not...
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Mortgage Fraud
Canada-wide warrant for Toronto man in a $10M mortgage fraud investigation
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted in an investigation into alleged mortgage frauds valued at more than $10 million, Toronto police say. Multiple mortgage frauds have been reported to police. Investigators said they believe a...
Private Mortgage Broker “Lucas” wanted by Toronto Police for Fraud
On December 23, 2021, the Toronto Police issued a press release seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man posing as a private mortgage broker: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/51793?s=09 If you have any information on this person, and you wish to...
Scammers used fake documents and real homes to scam renters
'There was no fanfare, no huge red flags,' says Ryan Planche of Barrie, Ont. Individuals trying to rent a place in Hay River, N.W.T., say they're being targeted by scammers using fake documents and real house listings to convince them to e-transfer hundreds of dollars...
Fraud charges laid over a year ago against Sarnia police officer has been cleared
Criminal charges laid over a year ago against a veteran Sarnia police officer have been dismissed. Jason Priddle, a 42-year-old first-class constable, was arrested and charged in late August 2020 with: uttering a forged document, forgery attempted fraud...
Canada-wide warrant for Toronto man in a $10M mortgage fraud investigation
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted in an investigation into alleged mortgage frauds valued at more than $10 million, Toronto police say. Multiple mortgage frauds have been reported to police. Investigators said they believe a...
Private Mortgage Broker “Lucas” wanted by Toronto Police for Fraud
On December 23, 2021, the Toronto Police issued a press release seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man posing as a private mortgage broker: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/51793?s=09 If you have any information on this person, and you wish to...
Consumer Fraud
Canada-wide warrant for Toronto man in a $10M mortgage fraud investigation
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted in an investigation into alleged mortgage frauds valued at more than $10 million, Toronto police say. Multiple mortgage frauds have been reported to police. Investigators said they believe a...
Private Mortgage Broker “Lucas” wanted by Toronto Police for Fraud
On December 23, 2021, the Toronto Police issued a press release seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man posing as a private mortgage broker: http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/51793?s=09 If you have any information on this person, and you wish to...
Scammers used fake documents and real homes to scam renters
'There was no fanfare, no huge red flags,' says Ryan Planche of Barrie, Ont. Individuals trying to rent a place in Hay River, N.W.T., say they're being targeted by scammers using fake documents and real house listings to convince them to e-transfer hundreds of dollars...
Fraud charges laid over a year ago against Sarnia police officer has been cleared
Criminal charges laid over a year ago against a veteran Sarnia police officer have been dismissed. Jason Priddle, a 42-year-old first-class constable, was arrested and charged in late August 2020 with: uttering a forged document, forgery attempted fraud...
Hamilton man says scammer used his home to promote ad for fake rental unit
In the middle of winter last year, Gary Brown said he and his family encountered a teary-eyed woman at the front door of their Hamilton Mountain home. The woman told Brown she had responded to an online ad that said his basement was available to...
Lottery scam costs elderly Nanaimo couple nearly $400,000: RCMP
An elderly Nanaimo couple lost nearly $400,000 after falling victim to a phony lottery scam. According to the Nanaimo RCMP, the scam started in early 2021 when the couple, both in their late ’80s, answered a phone call from someone claiming to be from Reader’s Digest...
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Romance & Relationship Fraud
Fraudsters use Valentine’s Day to target vulnerable Canadians
Authorities in Canada are using Valentine’s Day to remind the public that if the person you met online recently starts asking for money or to start investing in a new venture, that is a serious red flag. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) issued an alert this month...
Toronto woman loses life savings in romance scam!
When a handsome stranger started chatting with Cindy Browne on TikTok, she was intrigued. They quickly started talking on WhatsApp and bonded over their shared difficulty in love: He told her his wife had died of cancer. She told him her first husband had...
Senior is lost $106,000 from CryptoRom scam
An Ontario man is scammed out $106,000 of his retirement money. The victim said he will likely have to sell his home as a result. Sylvester, from Oshawa, who did not want to provide his surname, said he is devastated and left completely lost after realizing he had...
Transfers During an Affair held not to be a Gift and Ordered Returned
A woman must repay her ex-lover $96,000 pre and post-judgment interest and litigation costs, because she failed to prove in court that the money her ex-lover transferred to her was a gift. The plaintiff, Peter Walker, who was married at the time, had an affair with...