Mississauga Woman’s Instagram Followers Lose Thousands in Online Scam
An online investment scam hacked a Mississauga woman’s Instagram account and used her followers in a twisted scheme that cost them thousands of dollars.
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Be Aware of These Ongoing Scams in Brampton and Mississauga
Scams do not pick a season. Most scams are ongoing no matter what time of the year and even when similar scams are already being investigated after discovery by law enforcement. This is especially true in Brampton and Mississauga and so Peel police are warning residents that there are several common and ongoing scams making the rounds in the region.
Car Dealership in Mississauga Suspended Over Alleged Forgery and Fraud
A Mississauga dealership is allegedly involved in fraud and forgery. Allegations include odometer tampering according to investigators. The complete list of reasons for suspension name illegal sales, odometer tampering, suspected forgery, and fraudulent vehicle transfers.
Ex-Mississauga MP Involved in $1.1M International Investment Fraud as Charged by RCMP
Ex-MP Wajid Ali Khan faces 7 charges ? namely, 3 counts of false pretense, 1 count of uttering of a forged document, and 3 counts of fraud. He borrowed an amount exceeding $1.1M from his personal contacts in Canada for the purpose of buying investment properties for said contacts in Pakistan. 48 years old Nadeem Imtiaz Ahmed is accused with him.
Mississauga Residents Target of Utility Company Phone Call Scam
Alectra Utilities recently announced that they are aware that their lines are being used in a telephone scam that?s targeting people in their service area. They shared that their residents have been getting threatening calls from individuals who are claiming to be workers of utility companies. The threats usually involve telling the targeted individual that their electrical services will be disconnected if they do not provide payment right away via a cheque cashing service.
Trending Grandparent Scam, Targeting Mississauga Residents Anew
Peel police are warning residents in Brampton and Mississauga about a new type of grandparent scam that?s been recently discovered by the force?s fraud bureau. The term ?grandparent scam? is used because the fraud is specifically targeting seniors.
Mississauga Business Owner Facing Serious Charges Regarding TTC Fraud Case
A business owner from Mississauga is currently facing serious charges regarding a benefit fraud case that targeted the Toronto Transit Commission and Manulife.
Most of us would trust someone who owns a legitimate business not to do anything that can jeopardize the said business, but this doesn?t seem to be applicable to one Mississauga business owner.
Police Warn of Scam That’s Targeting a Specific Community in Mississauga
It?s one thing to be targeted by scams as a business, but it just hits too close to home when your community is the scam?s target. Peel police have been alerted of such a scam that has been targeting a specific community in Mississauga.
Mississauga Residents Must-Knows About the Do Not Call List
Peel Police have been warning people for a few months now about the numerous ploys used by scam artists, including the fake calls from the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency) demanding people to pay fabricated outstanding tax obligations?but question is, where are these calls coming from?
Mississauga Scam Alert! Scam Artist Sighted Active in Mississauga!
Mississauga residents are being warned that a known scam artist has been reportedly active again in the area. The scam artist usually claims to be in distress and then offers complimentary services and perks to companies he has no connection with in exchange for cash.