Durham Police yesterday said an additional seven victims have come forward in relation to a rental fraud case – which already has a victim list numbering 35+.
In May 2022, the Financial Crimes Unit commenced an investigation into a male that was posting ads on marketplace advertising apartments in London, Ontario for rent.
After taking first and last month’s rent the accused would cease all communication. Investigators were able to determine the apartments never existed and were able to locate over 35 victims.
An additional seven victims of the fraud have come forward since the suspect’s arrest on May 14. Investigators are looking for any additional victims to come forward.
The suspect has been using multiple social platforms to communicate with the victims.
Name, picture and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Finley of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5358.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted, and
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended.