Albertans have lost at least $156M to fraud this decade. Many others don't report the crime
The money defrauded from Albertans has grown more than fivefold since 2020, while the number of victims has stayed relatively the same, data shows. Experts and stakeholders say technological advancements are the driving factor.
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The money defrauded from Albertans has grown more than fivefold since 2020, while the number of victims has stayed relatively the same, data shows. Experts and stakeholders say technological advancements are the driving factor.