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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...
Chun Yu Zhu, aka Ted Zhu, (27 years old) of Calgary, Alberta, Sentenced for Identity Theft Frauds
December 28 2021 – Canadian Fraud News Inc. This press release is sponsored by Investigation Counsel PC, Fraud Recovery Lawyers On October 1, 2021, Chun Yu Zhu, aka Ted Zhu, was sentenced to 8 months in jail and 18 months of probation for an identity fraud scheme...
Hawkesbury OPP warning area residents of increase in cryptocurrency scams
The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) it warning area residents that there has been a steady increase in reports of scams related to investing in cryptocurrency. The scams involve fraudsters setting up a fake cryptocurrency investment...
Need tech support? Be careful which number you call: BBB
Aug. 12, 2021 – Many people are savvy enough to know that tech support scammers often reach out to potential victims by phone or with a popup. Even if the person takes a few minutes to look online for a number to reach popular streaming services and online...