The Codiac Regional RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in the marsh behind the Superstore Shopping Mall on Main Street in Moncton on Sunday afternoon.
A frozen body was discovered in the snow by a man who was walking his dog. The Codiac Regional RCMP General Investigation Section is currently investigating. Police are still trying to identify the deceased. At this point, it is unknown when the person died or how long the body was at that location. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday afternoon to determine the cause of death.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Mortgage-Rates on the Rise
Two of Canada's biggest banks are raising some of their mortgage rates, effective Tuesday.
The changes affect closed mortgages with terms of three, four or five years at RBC Royal Bank and TD Canada Trust
Rates for mid-term mortgages like these tend to reflect the banks' borrowing costs on bond markets.
The Bank of Canada is also expected to begin raising its key lending rates this summer, which tend to have more influence on short-term lending rates.
The biggest increase announced affects five-year mortgages. Both banks are hiking their posted rate by six-tenths of a per cent to 5.85 per cent.
(The Canadian Press)
The changes affect closed mortgages with terms of three, four or five years at RBC Royal Bank and TD Canada Trust
Rates for mid-term mortgages like these tend to reflect the banks' borrowing costs on bond markets.
The Bank of Canada is also expected to begin raising its key lending rates this summer, which tend to have more influence on short-term lending rates.
The biggest increase announced affects five-year mortgages. Both banks are hiking their posted rate by six-tenths of a per cent to 5.85 per cent.
(The Canadian Press)
Fatal Car Crash
A 71-year-old Nova Scotia man killed in a weekend highway crash in New Brunswick has been identified by the RCMP. David Mackeen was from the Tatamagouche area.
Police say the man's car hit the side of a ditch after leaving the Trans-Canada Highway near Memramcook around noon on Saturday. The car rolled, landing in a culvert.
Mackeen, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene.
Police say the man's car hit the side of a ditch after leaving the Trans-Canada Highway near Memramcook around noon on Saturday. The car rolled, landing in a culvert.
Mackeen, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene.
Fraud Prevention Month
Throughout March, RCMP in the Province have actively participated in Fraud Prevention Month by releasing a variety of practical tips and information about common scams in order to help the public take steps to prevent being victimized by fraud artists. As Fraud Prevention Month draws to a close, Cpl. Guy-Paul Larocque encourages New Brunswickers to remain alert to the signs of fraud.
In 2009, the top 5 schemes reported in New Brunswick were:
Offer of Service Fraud:
Scammers will offer low interest rate loans or other “too good to be true” financial services as a means of enticing borrowers to provide them with their credit card or other payment information.
Merchandise Fraud:
Scammers may sell a product – often at a very cheap price – just so they can steal your payment card or personal information. They may also take your money and send you a worthless item, or sometimes, nothing at all.
Sale of Merchandise by Complainant:
In this type of scam, you are sent a cheque for something you have sold, but the cheque is made out for more than the agreed amount. The scammer hopes you will refund the extra money before noticing that his cheque has bounced.
Personal Information:
Identity theft can occur over the Internet or telephone, or via fax or regular mail. Therefore, be particularly wary of unsolicited e-mails, telephone calls or mail attempting to extract personal or financial information from you.
Job Scams:
Scammers will post misleading ads, frequently for “Work at Home” job opportunities and then request applicants to pay advance fees in order to begin working. These types of scams may also target personal information such social insurance numbers or other data or trick people into wiring funds or receiving payments that involve the victim in criminal transactions.
To keep abreast of common scams and fraud year-round, please visit the RCMP’s website: Scams and Fraud www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.ht
In 2009, the top 5 schemes reported in New Brunswick were:
Offer of Service Fraud:
Scammers will offer low interest rate loans or other “too good to be true” financial services as a means of enticing borrowers to provide them with their credit card or other payment information.
Merchandise Fraud:
Scammers may sell a product – often at a very cheap price – just so they can steal your payment card or personal information. They may also take your money and send you a worthless item, or sometimes, nothing at all.
Sale of Merchandise by Complainant:
In this type of scam, you are sent a cheque for something you have sold, but the cheque is made out for more than the agreed amount. The scammer hopes you will refund the extra money before noticing that his cheque has bounced.
Personal Information:
Identity theft can occur over the Internet or telephone, or via fax or regular mail. Therefore, be particularly wary of unsolicited e-mails, telephone calls or mail attempting to extract personal or financial information from you.
Job Scams:
Scammers will post misleading ads, frequently for “Work at Home” job opportunities and then request applicants to pay advance fees in order to begin working. These types of scams may also target personal information such social insurance numbers or other data or trick people into wiring funds or receiving payments that involve the victim in criminal transactions.
To keep abreast of common scams and fraud year-round, please visit the RCMP’s website: Scams and Fraud www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.ht
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