Calgary man charged with fraud: RCMP

A Calgary man is facing multiple fraud charges after several people reportedly lost more than a million dollars.

Cochrane RCMP launched an investigation in 2020 after several people reported more than $1 million in losses to police over several years.

Following an investigation, Scott Phillip Brooks, 50, of Calgary, was arrested and charged.

Brooks is charged with 17 counts of fraud, four counts of identity fraud, two counts of money laundering, false registration of title, falsely obtaining property to defraud creditors, and two counts of alienation.

Police believe the number of victims could be higher. Anyone who has worked with Scott Phillip Brooks regarding an investment opportunity is encouraged to contact the Cochrane RCMP.

The Cochrane RCMP can be reached on the non-emergency line at 403-932-2211.

RCMP have warned that investment opportunities that seem too good to be true may be scams.