17-year-old was coerced into sending an explicit image to who he thought was a woman on Snapchat
CARP of South Surrey/White Rock to host information seminar June 22
Police warn that it’s almost impossible to catch fraudsters in such cases
Buyers should be wary of online ads from private sellers saying they have formula available
Following search and seizure, suspect agrees to leave province
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered Zachary Hall to give full refunds to the buyers
Elderly couple regularly sent money orders to pay taxes on their ‘winnings,’ say RCMP
The anti-fraud agency has been tracking fraud trends with their online Scam Tracker since 2015
Three arrested, more than $19,000 recovered during Feb. 7 incident
Surrey Mounties received 10 complaints in January and in three cases seniors were swindled of $139,000 in total
Police are investigating as couple issues warning to others to be on their guard
Marie-Jeanne Belanger, 22, of Quebec is facing one charge of committing fraud over $5,000
At least two residents field calls asking for bail money for family member
RCMP are warning residents of a scam in which fraudsters claim to be police officers over the phone
Fake charities, puppy scams, free gift cards among things to watch out for
Police urging caution as scams are on the rise through social media and online dating platforms
Run by organized crime, these traps can be financially devastating and even fatal
