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2025 Fraud Statistics and Information

Date:

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2025 Fraud statistics for Cypress County.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

reported cases of fraud in Redcliff and Cypress County.

The most common types of fraud in our area include:

Merchandise Fraud

Investment Fraud

Service Fraud

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in

Grandparent Fraud or Emergency Fraud

where scammers prey on families by creating urgent, emotional situations.

These scams typically begin online, often through social media platforms, which scammers use to make initial contact with their victims. In addition, the RCMP are currently investigating a few large-scale, long-term frauds, often involving employees in positions of financial responsibility. These cases usually come to light after a company conducts an internal audit.

The golden rule to remember when it comes to fraud prevention is simple: if it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t. Staying vigilant and informed is the best defense.

2025 Fraud statistics for Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

0 Fraud Under $5000

files in Bassano.

The majority cases involve amounts between $300 and $3,500.

Most stem from Facebook Marketplace scams or phone calls targeting seniors, where victims are persuaded to share their passwords or send money.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

0 Fraud Over $5000

files in Bassano.

Reported losses range from $6,000 to $100,000 each.

Of the seven files, four involve Bitcoin-related scams, others include fake job postings, and one remains an active construction-related investigation.

In nearly all of these cases, the chances of solving them are very low. Bitcoin-related frauds are routed through virtual “wallets,” making them untraceable due to masked VPN networks. Other cases often result from a lack of awareness.

We place a strong emphasis on fraud education in Bassano focusing especially on protecting vulnerable and elderly members of the community.

2025 Fraud statistics for Brooks.

From January to October this year, there have been

fraud investigations in Brooks.

Up from 17 during the same period last year, marking a 35% increase. Over the past five years, fraud cases have risen by 44%.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been:

0 Fraud Over $5000

0 Fraud Under $5000

0 Identity Fraud

files in Brooks.

This year’s fraud cases have involved losses ranging from $0 to over $25,000.

One identity fraud case saw a suspect use someone else’s identity in an attempt to rent equipment, while another involved an alleged $20,000 loss through e-transfer after multiple individuals gained access to a victim’s computer, compromising account security.

In a “Grandparent Scam,” an 85-year-old woman was contacted by someone posing as a lawyer, claiming her grandson was in jail and required bail; she transferred $6,000 to Toronto before her family intercepted a second payment. Another case involved a 68-year-old man who lost $25,000 to a fake trading company after clicking a pop-up message on his computer that led to a scam call and fraudulent transfer.

Fraud cases continue to be an ongoing concern. The best defence remains awareness—preventing victimization before it happens. Unfortunately, funds are rarely recovered, and solve rates remain low due to factors such as online anonymity and out-of-province or international origins.

2025 Fraud statistics for Cypress County.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

reported cases of fraud in Redcliff and Cypress County.

The most common types of fraud in our area include:

Merchandise Fraud

Investment Fraud

Service Fraud

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in

Grandparent Fraud or Emergency Fraud

where scammers prey on families by creating urgent, emotional situations.

These scams typically begin online, often through social media platforms, which scammers use to make initial contact with their victims. In addition, the RCMP are currently investigating a few large-scale, long-term frauds, often involving employees in positions of financial responsibility. These cases usually come to light after a company conducts an internal audit.

The golden rule to remember when it comes to fraud prevention is simple: if it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t. Staying vigilant and informed is the best defense.

2025 Fraud statistics for Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

0 Fraud Under $5000

files in Bassano.

The majority cases involve amounts between $300 and $3,500.

Most stem from Facebook Marketplace scams or phone calls targeting seniors, where victims are persuaded to share their passwords or send money.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

0 Fraud Over $5000

files in Bassano.

Reported losses range from $6,000 to $100,000 each.

Of the seven files, four involve Bitcoin-related scams, others include fake job postings, and one remains an active construction-related investigation.

In nearly all of these cases, the chances of solving them are very low. Bitcoin-related frauds are routed through virtual “wallets,” making them untraceable due to masked VPN networks. Other cases often result from a lack of awareness.

We place a strong emphasis on fraud education in Bassano focusing especially on protecting vulnerable and elderly members of the community.

2025 Fraud statistics for Brooks.

From January to October this year, there have been

fraud investigations in Brooks.

Up from 17 during the same period last year, marking a 35% increase. Over the past five years, fraud cases have risen by 44%.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been:

0 Fraud Over $5000

0 Fraud Under $5000

0 Identity Fraud

files in Brooks.

This year’s fraud cases have involved losses ranging from $0 to over $25,000.

One identity fraud case saw a suspect use someone else’s identity in an attempt to rent equipment, while another involved an alleged $20,000 loss through e-transfer after multiple individuals gained access to a victim’s computer, compromising account security.

In a “Grandparent Scam,” an 85-year-old woman was contacted by someone posing as a lawyer, claiming her grandson was in jail and required bail; she transferred $6,000 to Toronto before her family intercepted a second payment. Another case involved a 68-year-old man who lost $25,000 to a fake trading company after clicking a pop-up message on his computer that led to a scam call and fraudulent transfer.

Fraud cases continue to be an ongoing concern. The best defence remains awareness—preventing victimization before it happens. Unfortunately, funds are rarely recovered, and solve rates remain low due to factors such as online anonymity and out-of-province or international origins.

Protect yourself from scams and fraud

2025 Fraud Statistics and Information

Date:

Category:

2025 Fraud statistics for Cypress County.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

reported cases of fraud in Redcliff and Cypress County.

The most common types of fraud in our area include:

Merchandise Fraud

Investment Fraud

Service Fraud

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in

Grandparent Fraud or Emergency Fraud

where scammers prey on families by creating urgent, emotional situations.

The golden rule to remember when it comes to fraud prevention is simple: if it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t. Staying vigilant and informed is the best defense.

2025 Fraud statistics for Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

files in Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

files in Bassano.

In nearly all of these cases, the chances of solving them are very low. Bitcoin-related frauds are routed through virtual “wallets,” making them untraceable due to masked VPN networks. Other cases often result from a lack of awareness.

We place a strong emphasis on fraud education in Bassano focusing especially on protecting vulnerable and elderly members of the community.

2025 Fraud statistics for Brooks.

From January to October this year, there have been

fraud investigations in Brooks.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been:

files in Brooks.

Fraud cases continue to be an ongoing concern. The best defence remains awareness—preventing victimization before it happens. Unfortunately, funds are rarely recovered, and solve rates remain low due to factors such as online anonymity and out-of-province or international origins.

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2025 Fraud statistics for Cypress County.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

reported cases of fraud in Redcliff and Cypress County.

The most common types of fraud in our area include:

Merchandise Fraud

Investment Fraud

Service Fraud

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in

Grandparent Fraud or Emergency Fraud

where scammers prey on families by creating urgent, emotional situations.

The golden rule to remember when it comes to fraud prevention is simple: if it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t. Staying vigilant and informed is the best defense.

2025 Fraud statistics for Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

files in Bassano.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been

files in Bassano.

In nearly all of these cases, the chances of solving them are very low. Bitcoin-related frauds are routed through virtual “wallets,” making them untraceable due to masked VPN networks. Other cases often result from a lack of awareness.

We place a strong emphasis on fraud education in Bassano focusing especially on protecting vulnerable and elderly members of the community.

2025 Fraud statistics for Brooks.

From January to October this year, there have been

fraud investigations in Brooks.

Since January 1, 2025, there have been:

files in Brooks.

Fraud cases continue to be an ongoing concern. The best defence remains awareness—preventing victimization before it happens. Unfortunately, funds are rarely recovered, and solve rates remain low due to factors such as online anonymity and out-of-province or international origins.

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