York Regional Police are looking for a Richmond Hill man wanted in connection with an alleged fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking newcomers who were trying to buy vehicles. Police allege victims were shown vehicles connected to real online listings or dealerships,
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Scammers Target Canadians With Fake Milk Settlement Texts
Canadians are being targeted by phishing texts claiming they are eligible for a milk class-action settlement. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says it has received reports of texts directing people to a fake settlement website that asks for personal and credit…
Tribunal Dismisses Canada Life Employee’s Benefits Fraud Discrimination Claim
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination application brought by a former Canada Life employee who was terminated after a benefits fraud investigation. The Tribunal found the employee had not provided clear, convincing and cogent evidence that…
CARFAX Canada and UCDA Expand Tool to Help Dealers Detect VIN Fraud
CARFAX Canada and the Used Car Dealers Association are expanding their collaboration by integrating CARFAX Canada VIN Fraud Check into the UCDA dealer member portal. The tool is intended to help dealerships identify possible re-vinned or VIN-cloned vehicles before they…
Eight Charged in Alleged CERB Fraud Scheme Targeting CRA Accounts
Eight people from Ontario and Quebec are facing charges after an RCMP investigation into an alleged cyber-enabled fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 benefit payments. Police say the scheme involved stolen identities, unauthorized access to Canada Revenue Agency accounts, and the…
Edmonton Police Say Ethical Hackers Helped Prevent $42M in Potential Fraud Losses
The Edmonton Police Service says collaboration with ethical hackers, U.S. law enforcement, and other agencies has helped prevent more than $42 million in potential losses to scammers since July 2025. Police say the initiative involves receiving intelligence about in-progress scams,…
Canadian-Led Grandparent Scam Ring Cost Seniors Up to $3.5M
A Canadian man believed to be from Montreal has been sentenced to more than 15 years in U.S. federal prison for his role in a grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims. The scheme involved fake emergency calls, claims that relatives…
Company Sues After Alleged Email Fraud Redirects $203K Wire Transfer
A Quebec packaging manufacturer has filed a lawsuit in Manitoba alleging that fraudsters intercepted email communications and impersonated an insurance broker to redirect a $203,664.31 wire transfer to a Manitoba bank account. The claim alleges the scheme involved a subtly…
Ontario Investors Report Alleged $3M Construction Investment Fraud
A group of Ontario investors say they lost millions after investing in what they believed were construction renovation contracts connected to a former executive at a Toronto-based property management company. Police in London and Toronto have confirmed they are aware…
Scotiabank Customers Say $90K Was Drained After Bank Impersonation Scam
A Canadian couple says fraudsters drained approximately $90,000 from their personal and business Scotiabank accounts after gaining access through a Scotia Connect personal token. The couple says they are still waiting for clarity on whether the bank will reimburse the…