Female Arrested in Auto-Financing Fraud Investigation

A female has been arrested in connection with an auto-financing fraud scam.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the suspect submitted an online application to purchase a 2027 Mercedes SUV at Mercedes-Benz dealership in Durham, using the victim’s identification. 

The application included images of identification documents, including a Canadian passport that displayed the suspect's photograph but identified the victim as the holder. 

The application was approved, and financing was arranged through a financial institution.

Prior to the vehicle being released, the victim was notified of the purchase and reported the incident to both the Durham Regional Police Service and the dealership as a case of identity fraud.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the female was taken into custody without incident, when she attended the dealership to complete the transaction and take possession of the vehicle.

Skylar PORTER, age 39, of Brampton is charged with: Fraud Over $5,000 x1, Utter Forged Document x1, Personation x1, Possession of Identity Document x1, Possession of Cocaine x1.

She was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Stuart of the DRPS Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5353. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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