Potentially sensitive information was stolen over the weekend, as vehicles were broken into at at three locked…
Ontario payroll accountant Cheryl MacLeod sentenced for fraud charges
Cheryl MacLeod, of Hamilton, Ont., was convicted and sentenced on fraud, uttering forged documents and theft charges in relation to her role as owner and director of CTC Payroll Services. She claimed to be a payroll expert with over 25 years experience and operated...
Hamilton police warn against Good Samaritan scam using taxi con
Hamilton (December 1, 2020) – The Hamilton police urged the public to be vigilant for Good Samaritan scams in the area as well as the GTA. The scammers simulate an argument between a taxi driver and a customer. The victim is asked to help out the customer by using...
Former Nova Scotia PC candidate awaits fraud sentencing for using a forged cheque
Halifax (October 21, 2020) – A former PC candidate in the last Nova Scotia election, Paul Edward Beasant, awaits his sentencing in a fraud case for March of next year after he pleaded guilty to using a counterfeit document on October 20. He allegedly used a forged...
London police warn against ATM cash withdrawal schemes
London (October 1, 2020) – The London police issued a fraud warning against ATM cash withdrawal schemes. They received complaints from individuals being approached by a man who allegedly sent them a fake e-transfer and convinced them to withdraw the cash equivalent...
19-year-old allegedly used fake ID to buy expensive SUV
Ajax (September 11, 2020) – The Durham Regional Police arrested a 19-year-old woman on September 5 after she allegedly purchased a Land Rover Velar at an Ajax dealership using a fake ID. The car is worth more than $85,000. The Niagara Falls woman has been charged with...