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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.
Income Exaggeration When Applying for Mortgage is Fraud
Canadians are finding that it has become increasingly difficult to qualify for a mortgage lately, especially after several mortgage stress tests were implemented. In relation to this, a recent Equifax Canada survey revealed that a lot of Canadians are willing to commit fraud if it meant qualifying for a mortgage.
Equifax Finds that 23% of Millennials Are Committing Mortgage Fraud
As much as 23% of millennials are lying on their mortgage application and think it is justified, according to what was found out by Equifax. They truly think that there is nothing wrong with inflating their income on their mortgage applications.
The Fight Against Mortgage Fraud in Canada
Canadians, in general, are usually easily content and have a tendency to just go with the status quo. The good thing is that this way has served us good during various economic issues such as the financial crisis of 2008. Unfortunately, mortgage fraud has risen up so drastically in the past few years, reaching 52%, that complacency with the current situation just isn?t enough.
Toronto Immigration Firm Charges $170K for Fake Jobs in Canada
Toronto is one of the best places to live not only in Canada but in the world. A lot of people want to move to Toronto and a huge number are from overseas. Unfortunately, some crooks are taking advantage of this and charging would-be Chinese immigrants exorbitant amounts for immigration opportunities.
Sentence for $41M Revenue Canada Fraud Increased to 3 Years
Kevin Plange, a Toronto man who has been found to have almost defrauded $40 million from Revenue Canada was given an increase of prison sentence. Ontario Court of Appeal said that the 18 months ruling which was initially given to Plange was too short a time for the crime he committed and so the sentence was upped to 3 years.
How a Private Investigator Can Help Win an Attorney’s Case
No matter how good an attorney’s assistant is, how many experts are willing to help, or how strong is an attorney’s track record in winning cases, there is still hidden information that private investigators can provide to make a case stronger. When you need an analytical mind, a fresh set of eyes, or just someone who loves uncovering new evidence, a private investigator is exactly the professional you need.
Hiring a Private Investigator to Run In-Depth Background Checks
If you?re thinking about conducting background checks, you might be wondering if hiring a private investigator will make a difference. That is a good question to have because private investigation services don?t usually come cheap. Is it truly worth it to hire a private investigator for running background checks?
The Big Cost of Small Business Fraud
Small business fraud happens across all countries and social status. Although the figures we shared in this write up is a couple of years old, the trend remains the same and it is clear that small business fraud is costing companies a huge amount of money each year.