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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Warning about unsolicited home repair offers: police
A beam is measured and marked at a housing site in Madison County, Miss., Tuesday, March 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Rogelio V. Solis Windsor police are warning the public about unsolicited home repair offers after an increase in suspected fraudulent activity. 'We have received reports of individuals offering residents home repair quotes, intentionally causing damage during the work, and then demanding extra payment to 'fix' it,' say police in a post on social media. Police say if approached, verify the legitimacy of the home repair company before agreeing to services or sharing personal information. If you suspect fraudulent activity, take note of any vehicle license plate numbers and report it to police immediately. Officers say it's important to stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If you have information or suspect any fraudulent activity, contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Two six-figure fraud cases ‘not unique to Windsor': WPS financial crimes investigator
A member of the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit said business owners need to realize that two recent 'large-scale' financial frauds are not unique to Windsor. Sgt. Rob Durling said this is not unique to local financial institutions; this is a nationwide problem, even a worldwide problem. Police are investigating two alleged cases of fraud at a currency exchange business in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue in Windsor. In the first case, on May 1, a woman allegedly used a fraudulent Canadian passport to obtain $130,000 in U.S. currency. The second case on May 7 saw a man allegedly use a fraudulent Canadian passport before transferring approximately $138,000 Canadian to the financial institution in exchange for $100,000 U.S. Once the U.S. funds were obtained, police said the suspect cancelled the Canadian transfer, resulting in a loss of roughly $130,000 to the business. Sgt. Durling said as far as they know, they appear to be separate incidents, and they have yet to determine any links making them related, but the investigation is ongoing. Durling said the company will probably have to change some of their policies as a result of this. 'Unfortunately, these kinds of events happen; there are always people that are trying to defraud the banking system, and this is just another one,' he said. Durling said there's a good chance the suspects are not even from the area. 'A lot of times fraud is transnational. We see people come from all over to defraud places, both locally and provincially, and for that matter, nationally,' he said. 'No one can hide from it, unfortunately.' Durling said businesses need to be aware that this type of thing is happening. 'Hopefully someone else may benefit from this story indirectly because maybe they'll take a look at the way they do business, and they might be like, 'hey, you know what, maybe we should change things up on how we conduct day-to-day,'' he said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. The public can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at - Written by Rusty Thomson/AM800 News.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Suspect wanted in more than $130,000 currency fraud: WPS
A suspect is wanted by police in connection to a currency fraud worth over $130,000. On May 7, police said a man went into a currency exchange business located in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. He allegedly transferred $138,000 CAD using a fraudulent Canadian passport to the business, in exchange for $100,000 USD. When the American money was received, the Windsor Police Service said the suspect cancelled the Canadian transfer. The business suffered a loss of around $130,000. The suspect is described as a white man, 20 to 30 years old, around 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build, fair complexion, and brown hair. He was seen wearing a blue baseball hat, a black shirt, grey pants, and white shoes. The suspect is wanted on the following charges: Fraud over $5,000 Obtaining funds by a false pretense over $5,000 Uttering a forged passport Possession of property obtained by crime Possession of an identification document of another Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the WPS Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4330. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Suspect in $130k fraud incident wanted: WPS
The Windsor Police Service is looking to identify a suspect wanted in a $130,000 fraud incident. On May 1, police said the suspect went into the currency exchange in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. They allegedly used a fraudulent Canadian passport to get $130,000 in U.S. cash. The suspect is described as a white woman, around 35 to 45 years old, with a medium build, and long brown hair. She was seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, grey pants, and black running shoes at the time of the incident She is wanted on five charges, including fraud over $5,000, uttering a forged passport, and possession of property obtained by crime. Anyone who may be able to identify the suspect is asked to call the WPS Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4330. Crime Stoppers also will take anonymous tips at 519-258-8477 or online.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Suspect faces 21 charges in counterfeit cash investigation
A Windsor Police Service cruiser is seen in this image from October 2018. (Source: Windsor police) A 27-year-old man is facing additional charges after he was arrested last week for passing counterfeit money and fleeing police. Windsor police say Jacob Jubinville was originally charged with using counterfeit currency to make fraudulent purchases at two local businesses. During one incident, he allegedly fled from police officers in a black Mercedes, driving dangerously through a red light in a populated area. Investigators with the Financial Crimes Unit linked Jubinville to two additional incidents following his arrest on May 24. On May 13, he allegedly sold a stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer. Three days later, police say surveillance footage captured Jubinville parking the same stolen vehicle behind a business in the 1700 block of Walker Road. In a separate incident on May 20, Jubinville allegedly used counterfeit currency to fraudulently purchase an electric scooter from someone who had posted an ad online. When the seller became suspicious of the fake $100 bills, Jubinville fled the scene with the scooter. Heis now facing 21 charges: • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle • Possession of counterfeit money (x3) • Uttering counterfeit money (x3) • Possession of property obtained by crime (x4) • Possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking • Fraud under $5,000 (x2) • Obtaining by false pretences under $5,000 • Theft under $5,000 • Failure to stop for police • Failure to comply with a release order (x4) Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
