Stonewall RCMP are reporting that a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to an investigation involving a “grandparent scam” that occurred in the community.
Manitoba RCMP are warning the public about a rental scam that has recently been reported in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
The Manitoba government, through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, is returning some of the money stolen in a scam that targeted vulnerable seniors.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN).
Steinbach RCMP would like to advise local businesses of a recent business scam that has been reported numerous times. The scam involves making payment via Bitcoin for money owed.
Manitoba RCMP are warning the public about ongoing scams where the caller claims to work for a police or government agency. Recently, two people have been defrauded of over $34,000 in southwestern Manitoba.
Steinbach RCMP are reporting that they have received several calls regarding a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) scam. The scam’s origin dates back to August of 2019 and it is believed to be in circulation again.
Steinbach RCMP are warning the public that an old Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam is resurfacing.
Aggressive scammers continue to target Manitoba Hydro customers throughout the province, threatening to shut off their power unless immediate payment is made.