The Lethbridge Police Service is warning residents in Lethbridge, Alberta, about a rise in predatory investment scams during Fraud Prevention Month in March 2026. Police are focusing on these specific crimes during the second week of the month because economic stress and job concerns are making more people targets for fraudsters.
On March 12, 2026, officers held a community awareness event at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre to help residents identify common financial schemes. Sergeant Kevin Talbot of the Economic Crimes Unit explained that scammers often lure victims by promising high returns on investments with little to no risk.
Officers remind the public that if an investment opportunity seems too good to be true, it is almost certainly a scam. Residents are urged to be cautious of any offer that guarantees large profits or claims there is no chance of losing money.
Anyone who has lost money to a scam should contact their financial institution and local police immediately. If you have been targeted by a scammer but did not lose any money, you are encouraged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
