Crime British Columbia

Guelph man lost $165K with Facebook advertised investment companies

A Guelph man lost $165,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, with one supposedly featuring Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Guelph man lost $165K with Facebook advertised investment companies
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A Guelph man lost $165,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, with one supposedly featuring Prime Minister Mark Carney.

A Guelph man lost $165,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, with one supposedly featuring Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Published
Jul 14, 2026
Updated
Jul 14, 2026
Source
The Record
Category
Crime
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1 min
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PublishedJul 14, 2026
UpdatedJul 14, 2026

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