Snow Removal Fraud

Investigators are looking to identify a male suspect involved in fraudulent snow removal scam.

In December 2022 and January 2023, an unknown male attended the residents of three complainants in Pickering and Ajax. The suspect claimed to do snow removal, under the company name Snow Genie Inc., and collected down payments from the victims. The victims were unable to make contact with the suspect, or anybody associated to the company after their deposit was collected.

The suspect is described as male, of Middle-Eastern descent, approximately 25-30 years of age. Provided a name of “Amir AHMED”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5281.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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22-271428; 22-272462; 23-16497