Steinbach RCMP would like to warn the public about a recent phone fraud involving someone claiming to be the Canadian Police Association.
In May of 2015, Selkirk RCMP began a fraud and theft investigation for the St. Andrews Community Club located in the RM of St. Andrews, Manitoba.
Every year, residents in our community fall victim to fraud. Most people don’t think it could happen to them, but fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target citizens of all ages across the province and country.
March is Fraud Prevention Month and the RCMP in conjunction with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre want to remind the public to be mindful of fraudsters looking to steal your money or identity.
Manitoba Hydro has recently received numerous reports from residential customers of people falsely claiming to be affiliated with the utility knocking on doors and insisting on checking furnaces inside the home.
On January 12, 2016, officers from the Steinbach RCMP’s General Investigation Section arrested a prolific offender following an investigation that was initiated in December, 2015, when RCMP became aware of the suspect’s fraudulent activities.
Vehicle technology, good old-fashioned investigation skills and strong partnerships with police agencies were major factors in helping identify those people who tried to defraud Manitoba Public Insurance.
Steinbach RCMP received a report of a fraudulent business, Stockhub Machinery, advertising its services in Steinbach.
Several residents in the Yellowhead area have recently reported receiving telephone calls from persons who claim they are with the Canada Revenue Agency.
On June 13, 2015, at approximately 11:45am, Brandon RCMP charged two individuals in relation to a fraud investigation involving the Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance Program.
