Province Seeks Feedback on Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act
**** JUSTICE Media Release Province Seeks Feedback on Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act ———————————————————– The province is asking Nova Scotians for feedback on the Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act to make sure it is working well. The act recognizes the autonomy of adults who cannot make certain decisions for themselves. It also allows a person...
While out on beat patrol, Officers came in contact with a bird in front of the Police Station that appeared to be injured.
**** Info via Truro Police While out on beat patrol, Officers came in contact with a bird in front of the Police Station that appeared to be injured. CST Germain and CST Lamont collected the injured bird who was later named Pat and brought the bird to the Fundy Vet Clinic. The Clinic informed us...
APD has seen an increase in the “SIN SCAM” recently, please be aware that this is a SCAM!
**** Amherst Police Release *** SCAM ALERT*** APD has seen an increase in the “SIN SCAM” recently, please be aware that this is a SCAM! In this scam, victims get a call from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or...
Found money, is it yours?
**** RCMP Media Release Found money, is it yours? Police were notified of money that was found on Conrad Rd. in Lawrencetown on May 24. The money was in a clip and the rightful owner will need to answer specific questions from police to ensure the money is returned to the right person. If the...
Halifax Regional Police remind citizens to stay alert to caller ID spoofing scams
**** HRP Media Release Caller ID spoof scams Halifax Regional Police remind citizens to stay alert to caller ID spoofing scams. Police are continuing to receive reports caller ID spoof calls, a scam where fraudsters try to trick you into answering your phone by using technology to modify the information that appears on...
RCMP share tips to help everyone stay safe this bicycle season
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP share tips to help everyone stay safe this bicycle season The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists and cyclists that we all have a responsibility to help keep our roadways safe this summer. According to the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. When...
RCMP warns of online scam
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of online scam Halifax District RCMP is warning the public about online scams after a report in Cole Harbour. On May 17, police were notified of an online fraud involving the adoption of a cat from a person outside Canada. The victim sent money to the seller and later...
The CAFC is noting an increase in identity fraud
**** Canada Anti-Fraud Centre Identity theft and fraud Fraud alert! The CAFC is noting an increase in identity fraud reporting. Fraudsters are using personal information about Canadians to apply for government benefits, credit cards, bank accounts, cell phone accounts or even take over social media and email accounts. It is important that Canadians take steps...
Police warn citizens of recent twist on a common scam
**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of recent twist on a common scam Halifax Regional Police is advising the public of a recent twist on a common scam where fraudsters are targeting university students who are selling their books online. Over the last month, members of the Integrated Financial Crime Unit have investigated...
KPS was made aware of a scam which is a copied account of a local business who posted a celebration of Nurses week.
**** Kentville Police Release KPS was made aware of a scam which is a copied account of a local business who posted a celebration of Nurses week. The copied page asks you to follow the link for a prize you have won. They then collect your name, address and credit card information. When in doubt...