US EditionHundreds of People Defrauded in Toronto ‘Taxi Scam,’ Police Say
- On May 21, 2025, Toronto police arrested 11 individuals connected to an extensive scheme involving fraudulent use of taxi cards as part of an investigation called Project Fare.
- In response to a surge in public reports, authorities launched an inquiry in mid-2024 into suspects impersonating taxi drivers who used altered vehicles to steal bank cards.
- Suspects swapped victims’ real cards for fakes while noting PINs, passing cards to accomplices who withdrew cash, deposited fake cheques, and bought luxury goods.
- Police connected the network to over 300 incidents resulting in more than $500,000 in losses, with some victims losing tens of thousands, as stated by Coffey.
- The arrests brought 108 charges including fraud and money laundering, with police urging the public to reject requests to use bank accounts or mobile lines to avoid complicity.
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Toronto Police Lay Charges After Victims Lose $500,000 to Taxi Scam
Toronto police say they’ve laid more than 100 charges in a taxi scam that saw victims lose an estimated $500,000. Toronto Police Service (TPS) made the announcement at a June 19 news conference, where they said they’ve arrest 11 suspects, and are still looking for two more. Det. David Coffey said the taxi scam involved the suspects gaining possession of victim’s credit or debit cards, and pin numbers. “The scam involved the suspects masquerading…
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