by Canadian Fraud News | May 1, 2026 | News
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...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 1, 2026 | News
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...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 1, 2026 | News
The RCMP has charged former RPX Gold CEO Quentin Yarie with fraud and forgery over allegations that mining assay data was manipulated, causing the company to overstate its reported gold resources by tens of thousands of ounces. The charges relate to alleged conduct at...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 1, 2026 | News
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...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 1, 2026 | News
West Vancouver businessman Fred Sharp, described in U.S. court findings as the “mastermind” of a network used in stock fraud schemes, remains free in Canada despite years of legal setbacks, market bans, major financial penalties, and criminal charges in the United...
