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Loan & Mortgages Scheme
RCMP Commercial Crime Section want the public to be aware of Advance Fee Loan Schemes. Recently ads have been placed in the Leader Post offering loans and mortgages. Similar ads have been found on line.
Once the potential applicant contacts the number provided the company sends forms requesting personal information to be filled out. The forms are completed and returned to the company. The company calls the applicant and asks for a processing fee, loan application fee, high risk loan surety, etc. to allow the company to finish processing the loan.
The applicant is told to send the money by
The public should be wary of a business requiring money up front for loans or mortgages. Normally, if there is a charge associated with the loan or mortgage it is included in the total loan and paid back during the life of that loan.
Counterfeit United States Bank Notes
The "F" Division RCMP Commercial Crime Section would like to make the public aware of counterfeit United States bank notes circulating within Saskatchewan. Within the last few weeks, Saskatoon Police Service as well as a number of Saskatchewan RCMP Detachments have received complaints of counterfeit US currency. As a result, numerous merchants are out hundreds of dollars.Given the fact that US currency is currently an equal value with Canadian currency it is easier to exchange for notes, goods or services of equal value. This does not make it any safer to accept. The security features on US currency are very different than Canadian currency. The public should take great caution when accepting foreign currencies and should encourage all currency exchanges to take place at financial institutions.
Everyone should be diligent in detecting counterfeit currency and contact their local law enforcement agency should they encounter anyone trying to pass one of these bills. Further information on learning how to detect counterfeit US currency is available at the United States Secret Service website, at http://www.moneyfactory.gov.
Mass Marketing and Idenity Frauds and Scams: Red Flags and What to Do if it Happens
In this final article in the series on Mass Marketing and Identity Frauds and Scams, the RCMP's Commercial Crime Section in Saskatoon will discuss some of the red flags and what to do if it happens to you. Remember that there is no typical fraud victim in Canada, but research finds that fraud victims are likely to be educated, informed, relatively affluent and involved in their communities. Your risk of becoming a fraud victim is not linked to your age, ethnicity, income or geographic location. Fraudsters don't care about any of that - they just want your money. These are professional criminals. They know what they're doing and, unfortunately for their victims, they do it well.
Do not underestimate the importance of your personal information. A stolen identity is the key to your credit history and your money. It may be used for criminal purposes. It takes a lot of work, time and money to fix your credit and to retrieve your money. Remember that it is not always possible to completely fix these problems. Use the tips you have learned to help prevent becoming an Identity Fraud victim. The importance of your contribution to the control of personal information and scam protection problem is generally not sufficiently recognized. In your circle of influence, you have the power to educate others. In your daily activities, take a few moments to transmit some of your newly acquired knowledge to your family, friends and colleagues. Specifically, use and encourage better practices when handling money, credit or debit cards in public or online situations. The best way to minimize your risk of being a victim of fraud is to keep yourself informed of new scams and
fraudulent techniques.
There is no guaranteed method to know if you are being exposed to fraud. Read the following fourteen indicators and apply them to your daily life. Remember, a situation that raises one or several red flags does not automatically make it fraud. It only means that you should be careful, do your research and ask the right questions. If the provided answers or your research does not lower all flags, just opt out.
Indicators:
Who am I really dealing with?
Why are they asking for more information then they actually need?
Am I being rushed or pushed in to making impulsive decisions?
Is this person overly enthusiastic?
Is this too good to be true?
Anything unusual about this ATM?
Is a hidden camera / cell phone camera / person reading my pin?
Is this job offer legitimate?
Is this website trustworthy / legitimate?
Will this employer / organization protect my personal information?
Why are they asking for a processing fee to give me a loan?
How did they get my contact information?
Am I broadcasting my personal information over the airwaves?
Why does this stranger suddenly want to become my best friend?
If you have been the victim of a fraud/scam, immediately report the incident to your local RCMP Detachment or the police service of jurisdiction in your area. Taking immediate steps can help prevent you from being victimized further.
You should also contact PhoneBusters (also known as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre) either by telephone (1-888-495-8501) or reporting on-line at www.phonebusters.com.
If you have received a fraudulent email, please report this to RECOL (Reporting Economic Crime On-Line). This is an initiative that involves an integrated partnership between International, Federal and Provincial Law Enforcement agencies, as well as, with regulators and private commercial organizations that have a legitimate investigative interest in receiving a copy of complaints of economic crime.
If you received a Nigerian/West-African letter in either the mail or via e-mail, please foward it to PhoneBusters. They are very interested in receiving copies of any *new* versions of Nigerian letter scheme, particularly those involving Canadian mailing addresses or telephone numbers.
Remember: There is no reason to be paranoid; there's just reason to be careful. If someone wants desperately to target you, they can probably get a lot of information about you -- so you just need to minimize the criminal's opportunities to get that information. You can make yourself a harder target and that is the best defense. (Quote from the PhoneBusters website).
Cpl. Lora Anne Machdanz, 'F' Division RCMP Commercial Crime Section
in Saskatoon, says that members are more than happy to offer assistance
or advice in these matters. "If you have a concern that the situation you are dealing with may not be legitimate, please contact us. If it is in fact a fraud, we'd much rather tell you now rather than after you parted with your money or someone has stolen your identity." She adds that, "The line we've all heard before "if it's too good to be true, it probably is", is a moto we should all live by!".
For more information about mass marketing frauds and identity frauds, please contact your local RCMP Detachment
Assiniboia
Vehicle Damage
Sometime between 01:00 am and 02:30 am on Saturday June 14, 2008 someone struck and damaged the rear passenger-side quarter panel and taillight of a parked black colored 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier parked to the east of the Bar-B-Bar in Assiniboia, SK.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Assiniboia - Mossbank
Safe Attack
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are requesting assistance from the public for the following offence.
Sometime in the over night hours of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Battleford
Theft of motorbike
On August 12, 2008, a motorbike was taken from a residence located on the 400 block of 32nd Street in Battleford. It was severely damaged and left in the alley.
If you have information please call 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility Network or submit a tip online.
Battlefords
Hi t and Run Collision
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance with the following incident. On
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Fire in Alley Behind Business
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are requesting assistance from the public for the following offence.
On
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Theft from Vehicles
Several vehicles in the
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Vehicle Fire
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are requesting assistance from the public regarding a vehicle fire. On
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*TIPS)
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Garbage Fires
On the morning of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Advisory - Unlocked Running Vehicles
Due to the recent rash of car thefts in the Battleford/North Battleford area, the North Battleford Detachment of the RCMP would like to remind everyone to be cautious to not leave your vehicle unattended while running. Although the weather is extremely cold, several vehicles have been stolen when the driver just "popped" into a restaurant, store or a bank for "a moment". Thinking that your vehicle is safe by locking it with the key FOB is not advisable, as entry can be gained by smashing any of the vehicles windows.
Also, if your vehicle has access to On Star, we encourage you to ensure your subscription to this service is current. If it has expired your unit will phase itself out, and only be able to be reactivated by being inside your vehicle. On Star has the ability to track your vehicle if your subscription is current, and can be a valuable tool when trying to retrieve your vehicle quickly.
Theft Of Hay Bales
On
If you have any information about this or any other crimes please contact:
*TIPS on the SaskTel Mobility Services
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Biggar
School – Break, Enter and Vandalism
Between the days of May 9 and
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Pool - Break, Enter and Damage
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are requesting assistance from the public for the following offence.
During the late evening of June 13 and early morning hours of
Incidents such as this are very dangerous; to the children who use the pool afterwards, causing pool staff extended hours cleaning the broken glass off the pool bottom and surrounding deck and potential damage to circulating pumps.
Operating costs are always a concern and incidents such as this may impact on the ability for the community to maintain the service.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Thefts from Rural Area
On or about
Three vehicles were observed in the vicinity prior to these thefts, they were a red half ton pick up truck, a mini van and a white car.
On or about
On or about the weekend of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*TIPS)
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Break, Enter and Theft
Sometime between 5:00 pm of April 17, 2008 and 8:00 am of April 18, 2008, a break, enter and theft occurred at the New Horizons Seniors complex located at 117 3rd Avenue West, Biggar, SK. Suspect(s) gained entry to the main office through an interior hallway door. The desk drawers and cabinets were rummaged through. Entry was gained to a free standing safe located within the office with an undisclosed amount of cash being stolen.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*TIPS)
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Borden district
Shot and butchered cattle
On the night of March 30, 2007, a yearling heifer was shot while grazing in a pasture in the Borden area. The suspect(s) gutted the animal and took only the hind quarters. If you have information on this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility Network or, submit a tip online on this website.Broadview
Theft of Signs
The Broadview RCMP and Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are seeking help from you in solving the following crime:
The RM of Elcapo put up 30 road name signs this past spring to assist people and emergency vehicles being able to find their way about the RM, with the intent to continue to put up more road name signs each year, however, 6 of these signs have been stolen in the Grenfell area this summer.
The theft of signs not only hinders people in being able to find their way, but puts those traveling the roads in unnecessary danger as they also serve a traffic control purpose and is a crime that can plague any area.
The police and people of the Rural Municipality are working together to solve this crime and have these signs back in place.
If you have information on this crime or the whereabouts of the signs or any other crime, please call:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Sask-Tel Mobility Network at *8477
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com where you can also view information on other unsolved crimes.
Carlyle
Robbery of Financial Institution
On
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Construction Equipment Vandalized
The Carlyle RCMP and Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are asking for your help in solving the following crime.
Between noon on Friday September 14 and 6:00 am on Tuesday September 18, 2007 vandals damaged construction equipment that had been parked approximately four (4) kilometers north of Highway 13. The equipment was parked on both the east and west sides of Highway #8. The culprit(s) damaged property including a fence and a number of pieces of machinery that had been parked for the weekend. The equipment that was vandalized or used to cause other destruction included a grader and a large hauling truck that had a yellow cab.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Carlyle - Kisbey
Theft From Oil Site
On the evening of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Carndoff - Oxbow
Vandalism - Car Windows
Sometime between
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*TIPS)
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Carnduff
Flax Field Damaged by Vehicle
Over the evening of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Break, Enter and Theft
Sometime between the evening of Thursday the 21st of February and the early morning of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Vandalism to Loaders
Sometime between
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact:
*TIPS on the SaskTel Mobility Services
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Carnduff - Bellegarde
Theft of Street Signs
On
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Carnduff - Carievale
Break, Enter and Theft of Carievale Arena
Sometime in the late evening of
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Carnduff - Glen Ewen
Theft of Transfer Pump
Sometime on
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (*TIPS)
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Carnduff - Oxbow
Theft of Light/Generator Trailer
Theft of Light/Generator Trailer
Sometime between
The trailer is described as follows:
- Make is Powertower
- one egg shell colored, 20 KW light trailer
- 30 foot extendable boom for a 4-100 Watt portable lights
- Kabota generator inside trailer
- Trailer has white spoked wheel rims
- One custom made extra fuel tank on the front made of checker plated aluminum, which is unique
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Paint Ball Vandalism
Sometime between
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact:
*TIPS on the SaskTel Mobility Services
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Carnduff - RM of Moose Creek
Ice Fishing Shack – Break, Enter and Theft
Sometime between
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Christopher Lake
Theft of tires and rims
Sometime between 11:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 6 and 5:30 A.M., Thursday morning, August 7, 2008, 4 Oldsmobile Alero factory alloy rims with Uniroyal Tigerpaw tires were removed from a car along Highway 263 in Christopher Lake.
If you have information please call 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility Network or submit a tip online.
Churchbridge
Damage to vehicles
The Esterhazy/Langenburg RCMP are asking for the public's assistance regarding mischief to several vehicles parked at a business in Churchbridge, Sask.
Sometime between the night of August 8th and early hours of August 9th at least one dozen vehicles either had their tires punctured, mirrors broken, or headlights smashed. One vehicle had its rear spoiler broken off and was scratched up and down both sides of the vehicle.
If you have information please call 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility Network or submit a tip online.
Damage to Golf Course
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's assistance regarding mischief to the Antler Acres Golf course approx three kilometers east of
At approximately
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Churchbridge area
Building shot up
Sometime between May 19th, 2008 and May 23rd, 2008 a building located North East of Churchbridge, Saskatchewan was shot with a rifle approximately 30 times. Suspect(s) shot all the windows in the building. Suspect(s) then gained access into the building by breaking the door. The building is used as a storage shed, and at this time it is unknown if anything is missing.
If you have information on this crime phone 1-800-222-8477 or *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility Network or submit a tip online.
Clavet - Saskatoon RCMP area
Break, Enter and Theft
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in solving a break and enter to a business that happened some time between the hours of
At
The safe is described as being 24" high and 18" wide. The suspects would have been quite visible on Highway 16 as the safe was being brought to and loaded onto the waiting vehicle.
Once outside, the suspects dragged the safe up to Highway 16 and left the area in a direction and vehicle unknown.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe
to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
Craik - Davidson
Stolen Golf Clubs
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance with the following incident. A theft occurred between Thursday, July 3rd and
Anyone with information concerning this incident is requested to contact:
SaskTel Mobility Network at *TIPS (*8477)
Submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display nor are your calls traced or recorded.
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Craik - Girvin
Theft
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance with the following incident. A theft occurred between Thursday, July 4th and