Leonard Michael Lecreux often uses the alias ‘Richard Branscombe’
Fraud revealed during investigation of massive fraud and identity operation
Suspects flagged victim down and took him to ATM
The pandemic heavily contributed to the number of puppy scams
In both cases, the fraudsters were posing as financial services employees
More than $2,400 stolen from business and two individuals who fell victim to scam
Victim received calls from people impersonating Service Canada, VicPD
Discrepancy was discovered when refunds were being issued for cancelled season
Many of the hacked CRA accounts were targeted as part of a broader ‘credential stuffing’ attack
Here are some of the more common scams to be aware of
VicPD warns against sharing personal information, sending money to strangers
Callers claiming to be government officials convince victims to buy Bitcoin
Police agencies warn residents to be wary, not share personal information
Olesiuk received three months for the Humboldt fundraiser and 11 months for the other scheme
RCMP, Northern Savings Credit Union working to recover funds, but ‘unsure if that will be possible’
Police allege suspect used identification stolen last fall in the Comox Valley
The man allegedly claimed he worked for Interior Health
