OPP are investigating after being contacted by the victim’s daughter

Albeta RCMP are warning the public about a Facebook fraud scam. RCMP recently received a complaint about a citizen who was a victim of a relationship/dating scam.

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Brieanna Charlebois writes for Canadian Fraud News about fraud-related cases, whistleblower, jurisdiction, identity theft, consumer protection, etc. – everything related to scams and how to protect yourself against fraudulent criminal behavior. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism, and two BAs in Psychology and Journalism.

Police said the resident met a man on the Facebook dating app and began a friendship for about six months.

A man in Japan allegedly dated 35 women at the same time just to manipulate them into giving him lavish gifts for made-up birthdays.

Ituah Ogun, 33, of Elton Way in Whitby, was charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by Crime, and possession of counterfeit mark. He was released on a promise to appear before a court at a later date.

York cops say victims lost between thousands of dollars to more than $1 million in romance scam.

In the shadowy world of romance scams, one of the hottest commodities is the so-called “suckers list.”

Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit are warning citizens about a new online romance and investment scam after a significant increase in incidents being reported. This new scam is primarily targeting the Chinese community.

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 in connection to several fraud investigations.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says the number one scam in 2020 was romance fraud with Canadians losing $18.5 million dollars to criminals and the number two top scam was investment fraud with losses of $16.5 million. Now, it appears criminals are starting to use the two scams together.