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Release Date: November 8, 2023

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is receiving reports of fraudsters using QR codes in various scams to steal your personal information and/or money. Similar to fraudulent links or URLs, QR codes can be inserted into emails and texts to direct potential victims to fraudulent or malicious websites. Below are some of the variations that have been seen:

November 8, 2023

Crime Prevention Week 2023; Fraud Prevention Tips

Cybercrimes are among the fastest growing types of criminal activity.  With more and more people engaged in on-line activities such as communicating at work, school and with family and friends, banking, shopping, etc., the online web offers criminals many opportunities to victimize people from anywhere in the world.

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Kingston Police investigating sexual based incidents

Kingston Police are currently investigating a series of sexual based offenses which have occurred over the past two days at various times throughout the day within the city’s downtown core.

November 7, 2023

Crime Prevention Week provides an opportunity to highlight the successful collaborative efforts between police services and community organizations as they work towards the common goal of preventing crime and creating safe, resilient communities across Ontario.

November 6, 2023

Shop with a Cop 2023

The Kingston Police are excited to announce the date for this years ‘Shop with a Cop’ event! The event will take place on Wednesday, December 6^th 2023 at the Cataraqui Centre.

November 6, 2023

Kingston Police Launches Crime Prevention Week

Awareness, Engagement, Prevention

November 6, 2023

The Kingston Police today kicked off Ontario’s annual Crime Prevention Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2023. The week-long promotion of crime prevention is supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ministry of the Solicitor General, and police services across Ontario.

Release Date: November 2, 2023

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On October 27, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m. a weapons offence occurred in the area of the 1100 block of Division Street in Kingston’s north end.

Earlier this year, an established cybercriminal group targeted the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit held in Belgium. Summits and conferences provide a unique opportunity for cybercriminals and scammers to target people of power or those who are experts in their field. Whether you’re a speaker or an attendee, this attack is a great learning opportunity.

Release Date: November 1, 2023

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Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual, Melissa LEBLANC-BOISVENU, 42 years of age.

October 27, 2023

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Police make arrest in relation to intimate partner violence incident

On October 21, 2023 at approximately 4:00 a.m. members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division responded to a report of intimate partner violence which occurred at a residence in the city’s west end.