by Montreal Gazette | Jun 10, 2021 | Recent Articles
June 10, 2021 – Seniors — from those living independently to ones in care homes — faced a difficult period during the COVID-19 pandemic, coping with increased health risks and isolation, food insecurity, plus the lack of affordable housing. On top of these...
by CBC News | Jun 7, 2021 | Recent Articles
June 7, 2021 – A Vancouver senior wants to warn the public of a phone scam after she was tricked into buying $20,000 in gift cards. The 74-year-old says she received a phone call on May 25 from someone who sounded exactly like her 24-year-old grandson. The man...
by CBC News | Apr 26, 2021 | Recent Articles
April 26, 2021 – Hamilton police in Ontario say scammers defrauded seniors out of $347,644.65 last year despite there being fewer frauds compared to 2019. A report by the service states there were 103 reports and 32 victims of fraud against seniors in 2019...
by Admin | Feb 23, 2018 | Financial Fraud, Recent Articles
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Nottawasaga Detachment, Crime Unit, arrested a 48-year-old Essa Township man on charges of fraud over $5,000. This was the result of information received from a financial institution...