The owner of a small Regina-based business is warning other to watch out for fake…
Suspect arrested in Toronto prescription fraud investigation
Toronto (May 20, 2020) – The Toronto police arrested and charged Adam Hossny on May 18 with multiple charges as a result of a prescription fraud investigation. The 25-year-old is accused of presenting fraudulent prescriptions at multiple pharmacies in Toronto. He was...
OPP warn against emergency scam targeting grandparents
Fort Frances (May 19, 2020) – The Fort Frances OPP is warning against a ‘sinister’ emergency scam targeting grandparents in the Rainy River district area over the past month. The phone scammer posed as the lawyer hired to defend the grandchild who they claim to be in...
BCSC longest-ever sentence for Venezuelan hedge fund investment fraud
Victoria (May 15, 2020) – A B.C. Provincial Court convicted James Warring Minnie, a.k.a. Terry James Minnie, for a Venezuelan hedge fund investment fraud and imposed the longest sentence ever resulting from a British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) criminal...
Man charged with obstruction of police and fraud for claiming his wife had COVID-19
Chatham (May 13, 2020) – Chatham-Kent police charged a 55-year-old man for obstruction of police and fraud because he allegedly told officers his wife had been diagnosed with COVID-19 although it was not true. Police believe that he tried to interfere with their...
Better Business Bureau warns against scams targeting small businesses
May 11, 2020 – The Better Business Bureau warns against scams that target small businesses in a press release. Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. Nevertheless, small businesses are often more vulnerable to fall victim of fraud...