A Kelowna man, possibly responsible for defrauding more than 40 victims
was arrested in connection with a card-skimming operation over the
weekend. Police responded to a possible fraud complaint on March 16 around 1:30
p.m. on the 500 block of Glenmeadows Road, after receiving a call that a
man wearing an ID card and stating that he was collecting donations on
behalf of the Ronald McDonald House Charity had apparently just taken
money from a resident with the use of a portable debit device. Cst. Kris Clark says the resident immediately phoned Ronald McDonald
House and was advised that this was an ongoing scam. After providing the
police with a description the suspect was taken into custody a short
distance away. James Alexander Graham, 22, who is known to police, remains in custody and is to appear in court on Tuesday March, 19. "Neighbourhood inquiries indicated that Graham had canvassed the area
and there were further victims. Subsequent investigation also revealed
that this may be the tip of the iceberg with over 47 victims in just a
few days in both Kelowna and Salmon Arm," explains Clark. Graham has been charged with 4 counts each of Fraud Under $5,000, Theft
Under $5,000, Personation, and False Pretences. More charges may be
recommended pending further investigation. If you have been a victim of this scam, please call your local police
detachment and report any compromised credit cards to your financial
institution.
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