Tag: fraud

Identity theft, fraud charges laid against three people

Crime Kass Patterson -
Three people are facing charges connected to identity theft and fraud. 

Grande Prairie RCMP reminds residents to watch out for online scams

RCMP Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding residents to be mindful of scams, both online and over the phone. 

RCMP encourages cyber safety ahead of holiday shopping season

Crime Ethan Montague -
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, the Alberta RCMP is encouraging residents to exercise caution when shopping online. 

Grande Prairie investors among alleged fraud victims

News Erica Fisher -
A man with clients in Grande Prairie has been criminally charged for allegedly defrauding investors of roughly half a...

Charges laid in hardware store thefts

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie RCMP believe the same person is responsible for thefts from building supplies stores in both Grande Prairie...

Manning search warrant leads to fraud, extortion charges

News Erica Fisher -
The search of a business in Manning has led to fraud and extortion charges against two people. Manning RCMP...

Hines Creek woman given jail time for stealing community group gaming money

News Erica Fisher -
The count of fraud and one count of theft over $5,000 have been withdrawn. On the count of forgery,...

Local CFP concerned about potential “gifting circle” scam

News Erica Fisher -
A potential scam in Grande Prairie has caught the attention of a local certified financial planner. Kris Podolski of...

Scammers pretending to be STARS Lottery

News Erica Fisher -
Yet another scam is circulating around Alberta and this time it involves the STARS lottery. RCMP says people are...

Furnace scam reported in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
A furnace scam that's prompted a warning from Calgary Police Service has also been seen in Grande Prairie. Officers...

Canadians warned to beware of Fort McMurray donation scams

News Erica Fisher -
Canadians are being warned about scammers who may be looking to take advantage of their generosity towards the Fort...

Seven year sentence for drug trafficking and fraud

News Erica Fisher -
A local drug dealer has received a seven year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five of his charges....

CRA phone scam still targeting Peace region

News Erica Fisher -
A tax-related phone scam continues to make its way around the Peace Region.   The RCMP detachment in Grimshaw has gotten...

Stolen credit card used to buy $2000+ worth of lottery tickets

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for a man accused of buying more than $2,000 worth of lottery tickets with a...

Long list of fraud charges for Grande Prairie man

News Erica Fisher -
A Grande Prairie man is facing fraud charges after alleging trying to take out money from a bank pretending to be...

Grande Prairie men quickly sentenced for thefts in Castlegar

News Erica Fisher -
Two Grande Prairie men have been sentenced to 50 days in jail, less than a week after their arrests...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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