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2 clusters · 5 sources · 18 days · First seen · Last updated

Impersonation fraud and theft in Quebec

Overview

Law enforcement agencies in Quebec are investigating various criminal activities involving impersonation and theft. In Saguenay, police arrested two men in their twenties following a wave of ‘fake representative’ fraud. In this scheme, suspects pose as financial institution representatives to convince victims to hand over bank or credit cards during home visits.

In separate incidents, the Sûreté du Québec is searching for a man and a woman suspected of a jewelry store robbery in Saint-Georges. Additionally, the Laval Police Service is investigating a fraud scheme where an individual impersonates a police officer. This suspect contacts victims by phone, claiming they have been defrauded, and instructs them to place credit cards, debit cards, and gold jewelry in an envelope for protection before collecting the items. Authorities noted these schemes often target elderly or vulnerable populations.

Entities

Quebec City · Sûreté du Québec · Saint-Georges · Laval · Laval Police Service

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Police seek suspects in jewelry theft and impersonation fraud cases

    Police in Quebec are searching for suspects linked to a jewelry store robbery in Saint-Georges and a widespread fraud scheme involving individuals impersonating police officers.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Saguenay police arrest two suspects in fraud wave

    Two men in their twenties were arrested in Saguenay, Canada, for involvement in a wave of 'fake representative' fraud involving stolen bank cards.

Sources

actu.fr · courrierlaval.com · fr.aljazayr.com · journallesoir.ca · mabeauce.com