WRPS Charge Two in Connection to Renovation Scam
Published: July 20, 2023 | via Waterloo Regional Police Newsroom
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Seniors Scammed out of Thousands of Dollars
Seniors scammed out of thousands of dollars. From CTV Kitchener’s Stephanie Davis: Notice of security interest scams are affecting people across Waterloo region and Ontario. | via CTV News
Read moreIntricate Fraud Scheme Targets Homeowners
Waterloo regional police say there are still victims who doesn’t even know they’re being hit. CTV’s Stephanie Davis explains. | via CTV News
Read moreConsumer Alert: Beware of rebate scams pretending to be from or endorsed by the Ontario Energy Board
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has received complaints from consumers about emails that have been made to appear to be from, endorsed by or affiliated with the OEB on how to qualify or apply for government energy rebates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The emails typically include a link to an “application form” for these rebates that requires the consumer to schedule a home energy assessment.
Read moreWARNING: Toronto Hydro warning customers of scammers threatening disconnection and demanding payment
The fraudsters are contacting customers by phone, text, email, fake electricity bills and door-to-door visits, sometimes offering to install smart meters or provide rebates. | via Toronto Star
Read more‘I don’t scare easy’: Sky-diving great-grandmother celebrates 99th birthday in B.C.
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Read moreA Toronto cop was about to get away with an $834,000 fraud. Then his ex opened his mail
| via The Toronto Star
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