by L Poole | Sep 13, 2022 | Breaking News, Featured, Sales Fraud
Ontario Provincial Police have laid more than a dozen fraud-related charges against an eastern Ontario man, accused of taking money for firewood and never delivering. OPP had previously warned the public about a potential fraud involving online ads on platforms like...
by L Poole | Aug 17, 2022 | Breaking News, Featured, Sales Fraud
A Quinte West resident has lost about $3,000 after falling victim to a scam. Quinte West OPP say the victim lost the money in what is commonly known as a “prize scam.” The complainant initially received a phone call from a person claiming to represent a lottery...
by CBC News | Mar 30, 2021 | Recent Articles, Sales Fraud
March 30, 2021 – At least six puppy importers in Canada have been targeted in raids this month, focusing attention on an opaque multi-million dollar business that welfare and veterinary groups have repeatedly warned about. The raids have targeted importers...
by Global News | Feb 12, 2021 | Sales Fraud
Feb. 12, 2021 – Calgary police are investigating a popular scam that has been spreading across North America, and has allegedly arrived in Alberta’s largest city. It involves the fraudulent sale or rental of sea cans or mobile shipping containers. Calgary police...