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Canadian Prize Scammer Extradited, Faces 20 Years for Mail Fraud
A 44-year-old Canadian national, Patrick Fraser, has been extradited to the United States to face charges of conspiracy and mail fraud in a scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable individuals through fake prize notifications.
According to the indictment, Fraser conspired with others to mail fraudulent prize notifications to individuals in the United States and other countries, falsely representing that they had been chosen to receive large cash prizes, typically over $1 million, in exchange for a small fee.
Fraiser was arrested on June 14, 2023, by Canadian authorities and was surrendered to the United States this month. A detention hearing was held on June 23, and Fraser was ordered detained pending trial.
“The Justice Department is committed to prosecuting and pursuing those who perpetrate fraud schemes targeting America’s seniors,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “I thank Canada for assisting in extraditing this individual to face charges here in the United States.”
Fraser is charged in a nine-count indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Las Vegas. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison per count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The Justice Department continues to investigate and bring charges in other similar matters. If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has experienced financial fraud, experienced professionals are standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311).
“Postal inspectors protect the vulnerable. If you use fake prize offers to scam others, we’ll find you—and you will be held accountable,” said Eric Shen, U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge.
RELATED: Canadian Prize Scammer Extradited for Mailing Fake Notices
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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