The federal government says the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received only one report of a…
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...
Ontario woman calls for forensic inquiry into ‘financial fraud’
Feb. 24, 2021 – Canadians who lost millions of dollars investing in syndicated mortgages attached to a series of failed development projects are calling on the federal government to take white-collar crime more seriously and conduct a property inquiry into...
Virtual passport app presents real data risk, experts warn
Feb. 23, 2021 – Canadian privacy experts are concerned the federal government’s plan to develop an online passport application process could put personal information at risk and open a new angle of attack for fraudsters. IBM Canada has been awarded...
Why life under COVID-19 is playing into the hands of scammers
Feb. 23, 2021 – More people are working, shopping and conducting other business from home these days and authorities are concerned that could translate into more people falling victim to scams. Jeff Thomson, RCMP senior intelligence analyst with the...