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Preying on the kindness of others
A Cranbrook male is currently suspected in a large fraud, after initiating a fundraiser for Fort MacMurray under the name, “Fort Mac Fundraiser.”
In the spring of 2016, a resident of Cranbrook initiated a raffle in the name of “Fort Mac Fundraiser” with the assistance of local Cranbrook businesses to raise money and supplies in support of families victimized by the Fort McMurray Fire.
“Local businesses were quite generous in providing goods and services for the raffle, all for the good of the residents of Fort MacMurray,” said Cst. Katie Forgeron of Cranbrook RCMP.
On November 15, Cranbrook RCMP received information about this raffle and that it may be fraudulent in nature. The BC Gaming Corporation confirmed that no gaming license was ever granted for this raffle.
Cranbrook RCMP is actively investigating this alleged fraud. A suspect has been identified and police are actively pursuing this investigation.
Anyone with any information about this fraud is asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471.
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