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Toronto police looking for suspect in $1M diamond fraud investigation
Police are asking for the public?s help in finding a suspect after a man was allegedly defrauded of $1 million worth of diamonds.
Employees as First Line of Defense Against CEO Fraud
Alarming as this may sound, CEO fraud emails are becoming more common in recent times. Scams like these are often well-crafted and may sound legitimate; thus targeting employees that may not be too savvy with how the organization works. For this reason, employee education is of utmost importance to combat this type of fraud and when possible, mitigate risks and losses.
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce chair Marie Boivin sanctioned by U.S. Treasury
The chair of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Marie Boivin, is one of 12 individuals being sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury following an investigation into mail fraud.
Psychology of Fraud Uses The Confidence Game
Fraudsters are oftentimes called scam artists for a reason. When they design their schemes, it is often done in such a brilliant way that it can manipulate even the smartest individuals.
Burlington man charged with fraud
Halton police have arrested a man they say collected more than $40,000 in sponsorships for an anti-bullying program he never delivered.
The 44-year-old was supposed to present his anti-bullying program to more than 30 schools in Hamilton and Halton, police say. He operated his company as “Be the Game” and “Kind Every Time.”
Lawyer in Ontario Allegedly Stole Millions from His Clients
Your lawyer is probably the last person you can expect to do something shady but sometimes people are simply not who they present themselves to be. Earlier this month in Rockland, Ontario, a lawyer had his license suspended after it was discovered that around $4 million in funds held trust for the lawyer?s clients was missing.
Woman arrested in $1.9 million Toronto fraud investigation
A Toronto woman has been charged with fraud following Toronto Police?s investigation into what they say is a $1.9 million fraud scheme.
Gwendolyne Martinez Rodriguez, 30, was arrested Monday morning.
Why Even Rich People Commit Fraud
Have you ever wondered why someone who is already swimming in money still feels the need to defraud someone else? What truly motivates someone to commit white collar fraud?
Brampton Woman Fell Victim to Romance and Painted Money Scam
A man from the City of Brampton was charged with fraud by the York Regional Police Mayor Fraud unit after it was found out he was connected with a $30,000 fraud case. It is believed that the 41-year-old man may have more victims.