Rogers customers say they were tricked into signing up for iPad financing agreements after fraudsters posed as company representatives offering discounted plans and “free” devices. Victims say they were later instructed to return the iPads using fake shipping labels, leaving them without the devices but still responsible for thousands of dollars in payments.
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Guelph woman loses $14,000 in crypto scam involving fake celebrity endorsement
Guelph police are warning residents after a local woman lost $14,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam promoted through what appeared to be a celebrity endorsement. Police say artificial intelligence is making it easier for fraudsters to imitate public figures and pressure victims into sending money.
Police in Guelph are warning residents to be cautious after…
Canadian Man Sentenced in U.S. for Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Grandparent Scam
A Canadian man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in a U.S. prison for his role in a large grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims across the United States. Prosecutors said Stefano Zanetti helped coordinate cash pickups from victims as part of a broader fraud network allegedly operating out of Canada.
A Canadian…
Thousands defrauded out of nearly US$215M in global business email hacking scheme
A U.S. federal jury has convicted 25 people in connection with an international business email compromise scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 victims, including Canadians, out of nearly US$215 million. Authorities said the fraud involved hacked email accounts, fake payment instructions, shell companies, and money laundering through bank accounts, cashier’s checks, cryptocurrency, and cash-transfer systems.…
Ontario couple says they lost more than $90K after fraud on personal and business bank accounts
A Sudbury, Ontario couple says they lost more than $90,000 after fraudsters gained access to their Scotiabank personal and business accounts. The couple says the bank has offered little support, while fraud prevention officials are warning Canadians that caller ID spoofing can make fraudulent calls appear to come from a legitimate bank number.
An Ontario…
Ottawa Consultant Charged With Fraud Over Alleged Federal Government Overbilling
The RCMP has charged an Ottawa consultant and his company with fraud over $5,000 after investigators alleged that fraudulent timesheets led to overbilling on federal government contracts between 2020 and 2022. The consultant is scheduled to appear in court on May 5.
An Ottawa-based federal consultant is facing fraud charges after the RCMP alleged he…
Toronto Police Announce Canada’s First ‘SMS Blaster’ Bust in Major Smishing Fraud Investigation
Toronto police say three men have been charged following what investigators describe as Canada’s first case involving mobile “SMS blasters” — rogue devices that imitate cell towers and send mass fraudulent text messages. Police allege the devices were used across the GTA to deliver smishing texts, disrupt legitimate networks, and place thousands of mobile users…
Nova Scotia Widow Warns Others After Losing $130K in Relationship Scam
A 74-year-old Nova Scotia widow says she lost more than $130,000 after developing what she believed was a genuine online friendship with a man who contacted her through Facebook. The case highlights the emotional manipulation behind relationship scams and raises questions about whether banks should do more when seniors send large transfers to unfamiliar recipients.A…
Canada Proposes Ban on Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
The federal government is proposing a ban on crypto ATMs as part of its 2026 Spring Economic Update, citing concerns that the machines are being used by scammers to defraud Canadians and by criminals to move proceeds of crime. The proposal comes as reported fraud losses in Canada continue to climb, with more than $704…
Northern Ontario Indigenous Businesses Lose $800K in Email Fraud Scams
Police in northern Ontario are warning Indigenous businesses and organizations about sophisticated business email compromise scams after four companies lost a combined $800,000. Investigators say fraudsters impersonated trusted suppliers, contractors, and business contacts to redirect payments into fraudulent accounts.
Police services in northern Ontario are warning Indigenous organizations and businesses to strengthen their internal payment…