Tag: investment scam

Ontario Senior Loses $800,000 in Investment Scam, Police Say

A senior was duped out of $800,000 after falling victim to an investment scam, police say. Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued a warning to the public on Nov. 21 after a local senior reported being conned out of $800,000 from a telephone investment scam. The victim reported receiving a call in August from…


Man Claiming to Be Prince of Ghana Standing Trial Over $800,000 Fraud Scheme

The man known as “Daryl Attipoe” displayed all the apparent hallmarks of success, power, and wealth. He wore nice clothes, exuded charisma, and drove two high-end cars: a sporty red Dodge Viper and a sleek black Mercedes-Benz. He boasted of exotic business ventures, such as mining for chrome and diamonds. He asserted that he was…