Internet Scam Alert: CRS (Central Registration Service) The Saanich Police Financial Crimes Section has received a couple of complaints from small local businesses. The concern is that the companies are […]

The following information was distributed by the Bank of Canada for public education and awareness. Bank notes have security features that are reliable, and quick, and easy to use. Simply

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

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

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

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.

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 but we are leaving it up for information purposes and because this method of misrepresentation will likley arise again in the

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

  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”.