News - Fraud

On April 14, 2010, Flin Flon RCMP investigators were contacted by the Norman Regional Health Authority (NRHA) regarding the activity of an employee.

In early October 2008, the RCMP Winnipeg Commercial Crime Section began investigating several complaints of fraud relating to investments made through Jack Shapira and his Winnipeg company known as Keywest Leasing.

The Consumer Protection Office, Manitoba Motor Dealers Association and the Manitoba Used Car Dealers Association advise consumers to be cautious of phone calls from companies attempting to sell extended warranties for their vehicles.

The International Mass Marketing Fraud Working Group has designated June 1st, 2010 as the International Day of Action Against Mass Marketing Fraud.

On May 17, 2010, 39-year-old Houman Shoaai of Elphinstone was charged by the RCMP Yellowhead Detachment for attempted fraud over $5,000.

On May 7, 2010, after a 16 month long criminal investigation, the RCMP Winnipeg Commercial Crime Section arrested and charged 41-year-old Carleton Bruce Ross of Winnipeg with internet fraud.

Manitoba Hydro has received numerous calls over the last several weeks from concerned customers regarding phone solicitations from a company purporting to offer a device that could save them up to 40 percent on their electricity bills.

Steinbach RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a female who may be able to supply information on possible suspects in a recent prescription fraud.

An RM of DeSalaberry man has been the victim of an overseas fraud scheme involving an overpayment on a vehicle he was selling.

The use of credit and debit cards is so common these days that it is hard to imagine life without them.