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Fraud
Kelowna fraudster had multiple IDs, cards, stole $12K
How a 40-year-old West Kelowna woman managed to obtain someone else's working debit card along…
Penticton fraudster convinced everyone she had cancer — including her husband
WHILE ON PROBATION FOR FRAUD, SHE FOUND PLENTY OF NEW VICTIMS IN THE OKANAGAN. Scott…
Penticton woman charged with fraud in $60,000 meat scam
A Penticton woman who once spent six months in prison, after she lied about having…
Former manager of Kettle Valley Railway pleads guilty to fraud
The former business manager of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland has pleaded guilty…
Manager of Summerland’s Kettle Valley Railway charged with fraud
The former manager of a popular Summerland attraction has been charged with fraud and theft.…
BC builder that ripped off senior sued for $400K from other unhappy clients
In an effort to be able to afford a place to live in the notoriously…
Veteran Summerland RBC manager jailed for swiping $850K from seniors
Summerland resident Terry Lee Sedawie was respected and well-loved and had worked for the Royal…
Former District of Summerland staffer guilty of fraud and breach of trust
In the summer of 2022 when 35-year-old Tracey Ann McEvoy left her job as an admin…
Protect your PIN: Fraudsters ripoff Kamloops shoppers
“Please always remember that not everyone behind you is trustworthy, even if they may look…
West Kelowna fraudster’s insurance scam nets her $15,000 — and jail time
A West Kelowna mom of two, with a lengthy history of ripping people off, will…
Treasurer stole money from Kelowna school fund to survive: Defence
At one point, the books for the parent advisory council at a Kelowna elementary school…
BC realtor on the hook $130,000 for ‘fraudulent document scheme’
A BC mortgage broker, who got kickbacks for referring clients to an unlicenced mortgage broker,…
West Kelowna fraudster gives fraudulent doctor’s note to court
A West Kelowna fraudster who used a fake medical note to avoid a court appearance…
Elaborate phone fraud scams Kelowna resident out of $4,800
A Kelowna resident has been scammed out of almost $4,800 in an elaborate scheme and…
Police release image of suspected Kamloops fraudster
A Kamloops couple have reported to RCMP they were scammed out of thousands of dollars.…
$19,000 fine and house arrest for Lake Country man who defrauded EI
A Lake Country man who claimed $19,000 in employment insurance payments when he was already…
BC nurse who fiddled with pay system netted $20K and a suspension
A BC nurse who conned more than $20,000 out of his employer has been suspended…
Shuswap octogenarian charged with fraud: securities commission
An 82-year-old man from the Shuswap has been charged with fraud. According to the Criminal…
Kelowna RCMP looking for help to find grandparent scammer
Kelowna RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to identify a suspect involved in a grandparent…
Kelowna man accused of spending investor money on his Porsche
A Kelowna man and his company are being accused of fraud for allegedly misrepresenting and…
RCMP need your help to find car dealership fraudster operating in Okanagan, Kootenays
Kelowna RCMP are seeking the public's help to find identify a person of interest involved…
Kamloops RCMP warns of scammers pretending to be cartel members
Kamloops RCMP are warning the public about a scam where someone pretends to be part…
Kamloops bookkeeper going to jail for dental insurance fraud
A Kamloops bookkeeper has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison after she stole…
RCMP arrest Peachland resident for fraudulent credit card usage
West Kelowna RCMP arrested a woman after a resident reported fraudulent purchases on her credit…