Edmonton police charge man in connection with fraudulent marketplace e-transfers
Edmonton police have arrested a man in connection with fraud involving e-transfers.
EPS says since August, at least 12 people reported fraudulent e-transfers in online marketplace sales.
It is believed the suspect contacts someone about an item they are selling. The suspect then “sends or shows the seller a fake e-transfer, sometimes with more than the agreed sale price offered as a ‘tip.’ By the time the seller realizes the transfer is fake, the suspect has disappeared with the property,” according to Edmonton police.
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On Oct. 27, 29-year-old Anthony Renella Dugas was taken into custody in connection with ongoing investigations. He is facing multiple fraud-related charges.
Police are looking to speak with anyone who have have dealt with him.
Dugas (pictured below) may have used other names, such as Tony Schultz, Anthony Rendell, Tony EMW, or Richard Carramusa, in interactions, police say.
Police issued photo of Anthony Renella Dugas. (Photo Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service)
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
