The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is warning the public to be fraud aware after multiple incidents were reported throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 4, officers learned that a victim in Middle Sackville lost approximately $300,000 after forming a personal relationship with someone on Facebook who claimed to be going through hard times. The scammer gained the victim\u2019s trust and used a story of an ill family member with expensive medical costs to request money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 5, officers learned that a victim in Lakeside lost approximately $25,000 after responding to an investment ad on Facebook. The ad featured a trusted public figure promoting an investment in gold. The victim sent money to the company and later realized it was a scam. When the victim stopped communicating, the company became persistent and pressured them for more funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a telephone scam involving a resident of Head of Chezzetcook. Officers learned the victim received a call from someone claiming to be from the fraud department of a banking institution, advising their online account had been compromised. The caller convinced them to send two $5,000 transfers to a new account, promising the money would be returned in 24 hours. When the funds were not returned, the victim contacted her bank and learned it was a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 12, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report from a Beechville resident who discovered more than $20,000 in fraudulent withdrawals on their credit card statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 13, officers responded to a report of fraud in Eastern Passage where a victim lost approximately $8,000 after being contacted online about an investment program. After gaining the victim\u2019s trust, the scammer instructed them to join a Zoom call, share their screen, and open their online banking to set up another account. During the screen-sharing session, the scammer added a fraudulent payee and transferred money out of the victim\u2019s account. The scammer later reassured the victim that the money would be returned in a larger payout, but the funds were never returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 14, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report from a Fall River resident who lost $7,000 after a scammer pretended to be their son. The scammer called from an unknown number, claimed he needed to pay off a debt, and pressured the victim into sending three e-transfers to two email addresses. When the caller became threatening and could not answer a personal verification question, the victim contacted their son directly and confirmed it was a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators do not believe these scams are connected; the investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scams are constantly evolving and there are many variations. While each situation may look different, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself from fraud:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who has been a victim of fraud, or who has information about fraudulent activity, is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about common frauds and how to protect yourself: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre https:\/\/antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/index-eng.htm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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