March is Fraud Prevention Month! The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reports that in 2024, Canadians lost $638 million to fraud—up from just $78 million a decade ago. This year's theme is "Uncovering Fraud," and throughout the rest of the month, we’ll break down common scams, how they work, and highlight recent cases from across the North East Region. Fraudsters rely on urgency, secrecy, and untraceable payments. Look out for these red flags: • Pressure to act fast • Insistence on secrecy • Re

Media Release: Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest After Local Resident Targeted The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) made an arrest in connection with a fraud targeting a local resident. The victim was deceived into providing over $14,000 for an alleged emergency involving a close friend. The accused, 26-year-old, male, of Brant, Ontario, has been charged with: ✔️ Fraud over $5,000 At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 2, the accused was arrested and charged following an investigation into a f