Tag Archives: fraud

Toronto jeweller charged with fraud

April 1, 2024

Police have arrested a 67-year-old man who owned two jewellery stores in Toronto, on charges related to fraud and theft. The accused is alleged to have operated Amiza Diamond at 345 Bloor St. E and Inaza Diamond at 543 Danforth Ave., between August 2023 and February 2024.

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Vigilance remains key in fraud protection

March 12, 2021

When it comes to fraud prevention, Canadians cannot afford to let their guard down, CPA Canada’s annual fraud survey reveals.

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On the offensive: Don’t let a data breach put a damper on your holiday sales

December 1, 2014

When you think about theft within your business, protecting your inventory is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Unfortunately, there are other ways your business can be harmed. Data theft and fraud can have an even greater financial impact on your bottom line.

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GIA suspends diamond sealing service

November 4, 2014

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) says it is launching an investigation and suspending its sealing services after discovering a diamond that did not match the data label in the sealing packet.

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HKD warns of undisclosed synthetic and diffusion-treated sapphires

July 24, 2014

Toronto’s HKD Diamond Lab is warning the trade to be on the lookout for six large synthetic and diffusion-treated sapphires that are being misrepresented as natural.

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Rosy Blue slams false reports of founder’s arrest

July 14, 2014

Rosy Blue NV is firing back after Belgian media incorrectly claimed its founder, Dilip Mehta, had been arrested by Dubai authorities in connection with a diamond fraud investigation.

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CJA and JVC call for feedback on money laundering and terrorist financing

June 12, 2014

Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) and Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC) are looking for your thoughts on the risks and issues of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) in Canada.

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Inside job: Is your greatest loss threat right under your nose?

December 1, 2013

Reality TV—it’s everywhere these days. Although this particular type of programming generally isn’t my cup of tea (with so much of it being contrived and representing anything but reality), I am nonetheless intrigued by a certain category of it that showcases an all-too-real threat to retail businesses.

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Police: Man allegedly trades in fake diamond rings

December 7, 2012

Toronto police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly misled a jeweller to believe he was trading a piece of jewellery for diamond rings.

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Security alert: Jewellery shows are no time to let your guard down

June 1, 2012

Jewellery consumer and trade shows provide a great forum to interact with clients and get your merchandise out there to potential buyers.

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