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A Calgary couple is warning others to be vigilant of rental scams targeting immigrants or refugees after it had to turn several hopeful renters away. Jaclyn Rhyno told Global News that over the past year, numerous people have unexpectedly popped by her home in Midnapore, claiming to be there to …
Read More »Man arrested in N.B. after alleged ‘bail bondsman’ scam: Halifax police
Halifax Regional Police have arrested a man accused of being involved in a “bail bondsman” scam targeting seniors that lost victims thousands of dollars. In a release Wednesday, HRP said they, as well as the Halifax District RCMP, received a number of reports in relation to frauds between Nov. 29 …
Read More »How phone scam victims can get their money back; Inflation hits new peak: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace has rounded up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Are you the victim of a phone scam? You might be able to get your money back — but time is running out If you …
Read More »‘Protect your wallet and your heart,’ warns woman after finding Ontario beau’s romance scam links
A man from Waterloo region in Ontario who was found guilty of scamming multiple women out of over a reported $150,000 some 15 years ago is once again facing fraud charges — after one of his former flames took the investigation into her own hands. In 2006, Jivesh Jagota was dubbed the Online Casanova and …
Read More »Alberta man linked to multi-million dollar hay ‘scam’ in U.S. faces trial in province for similar allegations
An Alberta man who officials say is connected to multi-million dollar hay fraud “scams” in the United States has had a trial set in Canada for similar allegations. Lawyers for the Crown and Scott James Piggott appeared in court Monday to set a trial date in Lethbridge on the man’s …
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