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- A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged rental scams that left prospective tenants facing combined losses of more than $60,000, according to Peel Regional Police.
- The victims neither received the promised accommodation nor secured refunds of the money they had paid, according to the police statement.
- Anyone with information related to the investigation has been asked to contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau.
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged rental scams that left prospective tenants facing combined losses of more than $60,000, according to Peel Regional Police.
The accused, identified as Brampton resident Savreet Kaur, is facing nearly 40 charges. She was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Police said the alleged frauds occurred between May 2025 and February 2026. During this period, rental properties, including basement apartments, were allegedly advertised through various social media platforms.
Prospective tenants reportedly entered into rental agreements and transferred deposits covering the first and last months’ rent. However, when they arrived at the listed properties with their belongings, they allegedly discovered that the accommodations were unavailable.
Several victims had already vacated their previous homes before learning that they could not move into the promised rentals, police said.
Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have so far identified 17 incidents linked to the case. The victims neither received the promised accommodation nor secured refunds of the money they had paid, according to the police statement.
Authorities have urged people searching for rental properties online, particularly through social media, to exercise caution and verify listings before transferring money or signing an agreement.
Police have also advised members of the public to consult fraud-prevention resources provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Anyone with information related to the investigation has been asked to contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau.
