# Alberta’s Fraud Crisis Escalates

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-06-28T15:39:26+00:00
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Alberta’s facing a terrifying surge in fraud, with major scams over $5,000 nearly doubling in five years—and even smaller scams up 29%. Extortion, threats, and international crime rings are behind many cases, leaving families and businesses shaken. Recent arrests include 16 in Calgary, and a financial advisor sentenced to seven years for stealing nearly $5 million. The RCMP warns: report it now—your alert could stop the next big scam. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b468451ae97790e

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