Crime News in Alberta

Fraud continues to be one of the leading forms of crime in Canada. In 2020, there were 42,000 reported cases with over $100 millions dollars in losses. Unfortunately, 90% of fraud is perpetrated by family and caregivers exploiting seniors.

Auto theft can happen at any time. A stolen vehicle causes a lot of stress and inconvenience to the victims. Approximately 200 cars are stolen per day in Canada.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a set of principles around property design to deter criminal activity. The goal of CPTED is to reduce the opportunities for crime to occur.

Alberta RCMP is raising awareness of the dangers of human trafficking and exploitation. Together with local RCMP detachments, we create a strong awareness to spread the messages on how to better protect yourself and others from these types of crime.

Scammers can target anyone, protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. Together, with local RCMP detachments, we create a strong awareness to spread the messages on how to better protect yourself from these types of crime.

March is Fraud Prevention Month. A crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and communities on how to recognize, report, and stop fraud. Identity theft and fraud continue to rise every year.

You may have heard or read about a few companies that were discussed heavily on social media and Reddit, surging in value seemingly overnight. These are referred to as “meme stocks” in the news and online.

An emergency can happen at any time. Being prepared with supplies is a great way to help manage these unfortunate situations. Awareness and preparation are important ways to protect you and your family. Ask yourself if you are prepared if you lost power…

As you consider your financial planning for the year ahead, it is important that you research any investment to ensure it’s right for you. Do you have the information necessary to protect yourself from the common tricks of scam artists?

The past year has been extremely difficult for many people. Job loss and unstable economic times does effect crime rates in our community. A global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic has created stressful situations for many people.