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For urgent assistance call 911 The 911 emergency number often becomes a person’s lifeline and should be used to report:  a crime that is in progress or about to occur, […]

Since January 1st, 2011, the Saanich Police have seen a serious and sustained spike in theft from autos. In January 2011 there was 122 reported autos entered. By comparison, January

  THE WINNING NUMBERS SERVICE SCAM   Scammers send out a mailer which invites lottery players to subscribe to a service that has “an amazing record of picking winning numbers”.

A con artist will pose as a bank inspector and request your help in exposing a dishonest bank teller. The con will ask you to withdraw money from your account

This specific scam no longer appears to be active but we are leaving it up for information purposes and because this method of misrepresentation will likley arise again in the

This is one of the most common schemes often perpetrated on elderly homeowners. It is a phoney door-to-door renovating company. The salesperson claims to “just happen” to be in your

This specific scam no longer appears to be active however,we are leaving it up for information purposes and because this method of misrepresentation will likley arise again in the future.

The Saanich Police Financial Crimes Section is currently investigating the circulation of multiple counterfeit VISA Traveler’s Cheques. The fraudulent traveler’s cheques come in US $100 denominations. Discerning merchants will be

Released: Jan. 25, 2007  BC and Alberta securities regulators issue warning after reports of a suspicious investment scheme operating in the two provinces The British Columbia Securities Commission and the

In this situation you will receive a pre-recorded phone call and the message will advise that you have won a financial prize, trip, or some other prize. The recorded voice