Frauds and Scams

In a romance scam, a criminal gains trust and affection to carry on an online relationship, usually though fake social media profiles and dating sites. Eventually, they will create a reason for money to be sent or invested. 

The Lethbridge Police Service is proud to stand with a number of organizations across Alberta to increase awareness and educate the public on recognizing, rejecting and reporting fraud.

Lethbridge Police are advising the public of the presence of fraudsters in the community using the grandparent scam to prey on seniors. 

The Lethbridge Police Service advises citizens to be aware and protect against new "Smishing" / Text Message Scam. 

The Lethbridge Police Service is advising residents to take steps to safeguard their bank accounts following an increase in reports of suspicious transactions involving compromised accounts.

Two men have been charged for their part in a number of recent grandparent scams that police suspect used artificial intelligence (AI) to make them appear more credible.

Lethbridge Police are warning the public that there has been an increase in grandparent scams where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make the scams seem more credible.

Lethbridge Police are advising the public to scrutinize social media posts and always verify information before sharing.

Lethbridge Police have charged a 41-year-old male with fraud after he was apprehended attempting to collect money from a senior citizen targeted in a grandparent scam.

The Lethbridge Police Service was among several law enforcement agencies that joined forces as part of a proactive policing and disruption strategy to combat cryptocurrency-related crime.