Canadian scam alerts and how to protect yourself
A CTV News headline reports that driveway paving scammers have been reported to Sault police. The headline does not give details about the people involved or how the offers were made, but homeowners anywhere in Canada can take steps to check a paving contractor before agreeing to work or handing over money. A paving business … Read more
Cellphone provider fraud is the concern behind an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warning to the public. Fraudsters are impersonating telecommunications company representatives and contacting individuals with offers of a free or heavily discounted cellphone as part of a promotional program. Victims are persuaded to accept the offer and provide information required to process the order. … Read more
A CTV News headline reports that victims of an Ontario couple connected to a $265,000 Taylor Swift ticket scam spoke in court; one described feeling physically ill. The headline does not provide further details about how the tickets were offered or the court proceedings, but the case is a reminder for concertgoers to take care … Read more
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning Eastern Ontario residents about evolving fraud schemes. The available notice does not identify specific schemes, so residents should be cautious with unexpected requests for money, personal details or account access, whether they arrive by phone, text, email or in person. What the scam looks like Fraud tactics can … Read more
A Durham Radio News headline dated October 5, 2026, says Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is looking for three men in a vehicle financing fraud investigation. The headline does not provide details about the suspected method or identify anyone, so the examples below describe general risks—not allegations about this investigation. What the scam looks like … Read more