Charge laid by Jasper RCMP following fraud investigation

On August 30, 2017 Jasper RCMP began investigating a possible fraud following a complaint from the public. A female from Jasper had applied for an online loan with a company named Prime North Credit supposedly based out of Laval, Quebec. A representative from Prime North Credit contacted the female and requested a security deposit of $800 to be sent via an online eTransfer. The Jasper resident sent an eTransfer of $800 and never heard back from the representative.

Jasper RCMP officers sought and were granted a judicial authorization to access banking information related to the person who accepted the eTransfer sent by the victim. With the assistance of TD Global Security and Investigations, police discovered the identity of the suspect.

On November 14, 2017 one count of fraud under $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code was laid against Nigel Andrew HENRY of Brampton, Ontario. His first appearance is set for February 8th, 2018 at the Jasper Provincial Court.

Jasper RCMP would like to remind the public to be cautious when applying for a loan with a private company. Before sending any personal information, do your own research about the company or consult with your bank or a financial advisor. If you cannot find any reviews or information about that company, it is usually a sign that the company may not be legitimate.

Jasper RCMP would also like to provide you with information about telephone scams. With only two months left to 2017, more scammers will attempt to target vulnerable people and try to defraud them. Police main advice is as followed: A police officer or a CRA representative will NEVER contact somebody on the phone and ask for a payment to be sent. If you receive a call from somebody telling you there is a warrant out for your arrest and alleging to be a CRA representative or a police officer, hang up and contact your local RCMP detachment especially if that person is requesting an immediate payment. It is not rude to hang up on suspicious calls. Criminal telemarketers can be relentless in hounding people, especially if they feel a person is about to fall for their scam.

If you suspect you or someone you know has been the victim of a fraudulent phone call, contact the Jasper RCMP at 780-852-4421 or the Canadian AntiFraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.