In an attempt to create awareness and protect people from scammers, the Canadian Association of Chiefs…
3 people charged after Niagara school board was defrauded for over $2.1M, police say
June 25, 2021 – Three people face various charges, Niagara police say, after alleged fraud at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) resulted in a loss of over $2.1 million dollars. Two of the people arrested are former school board employees. ...
Saskatoon woman facing fraud charges after $25K stolen from organization: police
March 28, 2021 – A Saskatoon woman is facing charges following an investigation that started over a year ago by the Saskatoon Police Economic Crime Section. The 57-year-old is facing charges of fraud and theft over $5,000, as well as a charge of using a forged...
Former Squamish Nation councillor on trial for alleged $1 million fraud
Feb. 27, 2021 (British Columbia) – A former Squamish Nation councillor is on trial this week in North Vancouver provincial court, charged with allegedly defrauding and stealing almost $1 million from the Indigenous government whose interests she was supposed to...
Ottawa police says fraud suspect meets victims on online dating sites and by claiming to be a contractor
Feb. 27, 2021 – Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help locating a fraud suspect, who allegedly meets his potential victims through online dating sites. The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is looking for Rodney Crabtree, 49, of no fixed address...
RCMP goes over most common scams in Whistler—and how to protect yourself
Feb. 24, 2021 – With tax season in full swing, local police went over some of the most common scams and frauds in Whistler, as well as the best ways to protect yourself. RCMP Cpl. Nate Miller held the session over Zoom as part of a new virtual series organized...