by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 20, 2026 | News
The family of a British Columbia woman detained in South Korea says she was unknowingly drawn into an international drug-smuggling operation through what they believe was a romance scam. Her daughters say the 58-year-old, who is deaf, thought she was travelling for a...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Police in eastern Ontario say the growing number of cryptocurrency ATMs is becoming an increasingly common feature in fraud cases, as victims are persuaded to convert money into crypto and send it to scammers. Investigators say the scale of crypto-related fraud...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
A new KPMG Canada survey says AI-enabled fraud is affecting Canadian businesses, with many organizations reporting losses linked to phishing, deepfakes, and voice-cloning scams. Artificial intelligence-powered fraud is increasingly affecting Canadian companies,...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
York Regional Police say a 40-year-old Toronto man has been charged in connection with an alleged investment fraud involving more than $2.5 million. Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims. York Regional Police say a 40-year-old Toronto man is...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
A man convicted in a grandparent scam targeting seniors in the Halifax area has been sentenced to 15 months of house arrest and ordered to pay nearly $57,000 in restitution to five victims. A convicted fraudster who targeted seniors in the Halifax area through a...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
A new report highlights growing concerns over staged collisions and other forms of auto-insurance fraud in Canada, as investigators say organized schemes are driving up claims and straining public resources. Insurers and police say these cases are becoming more...
