Cranbrook RCMP reports it has recently received a spike in people losing money through gift…
Vernon RCMP warn citizens about social media scams
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP reported various social media scams and want to warn residents to stay vigilant and take steps to protect themselves. Police said in the most recent scam a fraudster who contacted a victim through a fake Instagram account and presented them...
Toronto Lawyer offers tips to prevent fraud
As a result of thousands of COVID-related scams reported during the pandemic, a Toronto lawyer is advising Canadians to do their research before buying something online, making an investment, or giving out personal information. Tanya Walker, a lawyer and managing...
Ongoing investigation for $30,000 Canada Border Agency Scam call in Kingston
Kingston Police say that several individuals are being contacted by fraudsters, who claim to be employees from the Canada Border Services Agency and demanding money. On November 2, a victim called the Police and reported that she has just been defrauded $30,000...
MoneySmart Manitoba releases real fraud calls to raise awareness about the prevalence of investment fraud
MoneySmart Manitoba has launched a campaign called “Time to Call Out Fraud” to raise awareness about the prevalence of investment fraud and explain why people don’t speak up about the occurrence. The initiative coincides with Financial Literacy Month...
Information on Gift Card Scams – Apple wants to warn their customers
Several scams are asking individuals to make payments over the phone for things such as taxes, hospital bills, bail money, debt collection, and utility bills. The scams attempt to take payment in different methods, including but not limited to gift cards. As the...