Following a four-year investigation, RCMP have charged two Calgary men with fraud and theft. Back in…
Calgary’s tight rental market leads to more scams and frauds
Calgary renters already facing low vacancy rates and high prices are now being hit with another problem — rental fraud. “We’ve definitely seen an increase,” the Better Business Bureau’s Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen told Global News. The BBB said when you combine Calgary’s...
Mississauga lawyer facing charges in alleged real estate fraud
Police allege the 41-year-old man, who is from Brampton and operates a law office in Mississauga, has defrauded victims related to real estate transactions. Peel Regional Police say a lawyer has been arrested and charged by investigators from the Fraud Bureau. Police...
Pair of Uxbridge residents charged in series of alleged real estate frauds
Peel police say they have charged two people from Uxbridge after they defrauded at least 18 people out of millions of dollars. Police say the frauds happened between January 2019 and June 2021 across multiple jurisdictions. The two would allegedly accept advance...
Elaborate online rental scam in Ontario
Cybersecurity expert says fake online ad scams are becoming more sophisticated. Jake Eakley thought he’d found a great deal on the perfect Toronto apartment for him and his fiancée to start their life together. But the Oakville, Ont., couple quickly learned...
Sask. woman charged with fraud, theft after alleged real estate scam
A White City, Sask., woman is facing one count each of fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000 after allegedly obtaining a mortgage but not using the money for its intended purpose. The Regina Police Service’s financial crime unit opened an investigation...