by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
Two people have been charged following an RCMP investigation into alleged cyber-enabled fraud involving Canada’s pandemic-era wage subsidy program. Police say the scheme used compromised online credentials belonging to legitimate Canadian businesses to submit...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
A new TransUnion survey suggests Canadians are reporting suspected digital fraud attempts in online communities at a rate higher than the global average. The findings point to growing risks on dating platforms, forums, social media, and gaming communities, where...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
A Richmond, B.C. man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested after Three Hills RCMP investigated an alleged fake investment scheme involving a supposed JP Morgan Guaranteed Investment Certificate. Police say the victim sent nearly $730,000 by wire transfer...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen in a CRA account hack says she is still waiting to see whether authorities will pursue the person allegedly linked to her stolen identity. The case raises broader questions about hacked taxpayer accounts, fraudulent refunds, and...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
The B.C. Securities Commission says it has identified 116 potential money mules connected to investment fraud investigations since May 2024. The regulator has delivered warning letters to 40 people as part of a strategy aimed at disrupting fraud networks that use...
by Canadian Fraud News | May 22, 2026 | News
A Winnipeg woman spent months trying to remove a Rogers debt from her credit report after discovering a cable account had allegedly been opened using her personal information. The case highlights the damage application fraud can cause when unauthorized accounts go...
