Retired teacher Lynn Phaneuf says he and his wife mostly use their smart TV in Prince Albert, Sask., to watch the news. So when he […]
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Emerging Scam Circulating Across Ontario
A new scam is spreading across Ontario, targeting residents in Mississauga, Brampton, and beyond. Similar to the ‘Mom Help’ and ‘Dropped My Phone in the […]
Elderly Residents Targeted in Growing ‘Grandparent Scam’
Thunder Bay Residents Warned of Renewed ‘Grandparent Scam’ Threat A scam targeting seniors is once again affecting residents in Thunder Bay. On Wednesday, police issued […]
Art Fraud Ruins Norval Morrisseau’s Legacy; Perpetrator Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
David John Voss, who orchestrated the creation of thousands of forged artworks in Thunder Bay, Ont., falsely attributed to Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau, has been […]
Ontario Woman Scammed Out of $1,000 Deposit in Cottage Rental Fraud
For many, the Canada Day long weekend marks the official start of summer, and many families will spend time at a cottage. However, owning a […]
Canadian Woman Receives Three-Year Jail Sentence in Historic ‘Pretendian’ Case
A Canadian woman who fraudulently claimed her daughters were Inuit has been sentenced to three years in jail in what is believed to be the […]
She lied to obtain Inuit status for her twin daughters and is facing sentencing for fraud once more.
Noah Noah says he has no positive memories of Karima Manji, the woman who exploited his mother, Kitty Noah, to obtain Inuit identities for her […]
Ontario’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged with Fraud
Ontario’s self-proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ and an associate have been arrested and charged with fraud. Aiden Pleterski, 25, is facing charges of fraud over $5,000 and […]
Seasoned swindler apprehended in Ontario for ‘extensive’ investment scam
A notorious fraudster, previously convicted for multiple scams spanning decades, now faces fresh charges related to an alleged Ponzi scheme operating in Ontario. David Villanueva, […]
Despite Two Decades Combatting Fraud, Scams Persist Unabated.
In 2023, Reports to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) Reveal $554 Million in Victim Losses, Exceeding Previous Year’s Record March Marks Fraud Prevention Month: Reflecting on […]