Arrest Made In Ticket Scam Investigation – Shaun Michael NIXON

Peel – As a result of a joint investigation between Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, the Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit and the Guelph Police Fraud Unit, Peel officers have arrested a man in relation to a series of “Ticket Scam” frauds that occurred between August 2015 and July 2016. To date, investigators have identified 180 victims.

During this time frame, the culprit allegedly posed as an event ticket seller on online classified sites. He habitually asked the victim buyers to provide money “up front” for the tickets, via e-transfer or MoneyGram payments. The culprit then provided a false tracking number to the victims once they provided their address for the shipment of the tickets. The culprit never actually had any tickets to sell. The intent of the culprit was to defraud the victim buyers of their money.

The culprit further habitually met women via online dating sites, posing as a concert promoter and/or concert reviewer. He indicated to them that he received his salary via e-transfers and/or money transfer services and that he does not have his own bank account. The women would subsequently allow the culprit to use their bank account. The women would then unknowingly receive funds from other victims.

Shaun Michael NIXON, a 36 year old man of No Fixed Address, was arrested on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 by officers of Peel Regional Police.

Shaun Michael NIXON has been charged with one count of Defraud the Public and three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation. He has been held in custody pending a special bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Brampton, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

Shaun Michael NIXON is a prolific Canada-Wide ticket scammer. Victims have also been identified in the USA. Investigators believe there are more victims and are encouraging them to come forward. Investigators are also appealing to any women who have had a relationship with and/or have allowed NIXON access to their bank account to receive transfers. The investigation remains on-going and anyone with information is urged to contact the Fraud Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3353. Individuals can also leave informationor tips anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or through their website, www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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