If it weren’t for a vigilant store clerk, an elderly Nanaimo man might have lost…
Brantford home rental ad a complete scam: police state
Police say three Brantford residents answered a home rental ad that turned out to be a scam. The Kijiji ad offered a home for rent on Port Street. Police say one of the victims, a 46-year-old man, contacted a woman who told him she was renting out her home because her...
Christine Imola sentenced to 2 1/2 years for serious fraud
Christine Paige Imola, 51, has been sentenced to two and a half years in a penitentiary and has been ordered to pay back $500,000 to her former employer. The sentencing comes on the heels of a guilty verdict levied on Imola, in connection with misappropriation of...
Brantford woman charged with fraud in connection with children’s charity
A Brantford woman is facing 21 charges related to fraud after complaints were filed on behalf of residents concerning falsely sold food in connection with a children’s charity. Natasha Lapointe, 30, was arrested by Brantford fraud detectives on Sept, 20, after people...
Brantford senior loses over $20K through internet scam
A 76-year-old Brantford senior lost over $20,000 through an internet scam, according to police. The Ontario woman was contacted by someone pretending to be a Microsoft employee and requested money from her. Police say she was directed to complete a number of...