Revenue Canada Scammer

 
In January of 2016, Niagara Regional Police became aware of a male who had recruited individuals from his workplace in St. Catharines, to be involved in the Revenue Canada scam by using their bank accounts to hold on to money of victims of the Revenue Canada scams.

The highly organized scheme involved victims being told that they owe Revenue Canada back taxes and are required to pay a large sum of money immediately to avoid being arrested.

The scheme has been recognized by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and is being investigated by other law enforcement agencies nationally.

An investigation by the Niagara Regional Police Service’s Central Fraud Unit resulted in the arrest of a 41 year old male from St. Catharines.

Aldeferyaajab was a supervisor at a local restaurant in St. Catharines. Although the business itself was not involved, the employees were.

It is not known how many people were caught in the scheme but police have confirmed at least 1 person was victimized.

Police believe that the scheme is a national problem and are hoping anyone involved to contact police.

So far, police have only identified that one person has been caught in the scam. Niagara Police are still investigating.

Charged is 41 year old Adnan Hassan Aldeferyaajab with Fraud Under $5000, and Laundering Proceeds of Crime

Aldeferyaajab will be held in custody pending bail hearing.

Niagara Police have listed some tips to avoid being scammed.
– Do not provide any of your personal banking information over the phone
– Seek verification of who you are speaking to, for example employee number and work location
– Call the agency directly and inquire about the employee
– If your instincts are tell you the call doesn’t feel right, just hang up.