On July 3 two female suspects were involved in a distraction theft and attempted fraud…
Toronto nurse out $3,700 after scammers take her debit card on ‘shopping spree’
March 8, 2021 – A Toronto woman is warning others about a taxi scam where perpetrators stole some $3,700 from her bank accounts as they played off her willingness to help someone in trouble during the pandemic. Susan Palmer said she is the latest victim in a...
Barrie police fraud unit issues warning about taxi scam
Feb. 26, 2021 – The Barrie Police Service Fraud Unit has recently become aware of a scam that has surfaced in our community that involves a taxicab driver and passenger who indicate that due to the COVID -19 pandemic the driver cannot accept cash. This scam has...