Pickering Man Charged Following Identity Fraud Investigation

A male has been charged in connection with an identity fraud investigation in Clarington.

On October 23, 2026, officers responded to a fraud-in-progress call at the TD Bank located at 570 Longworth Avenue in Clarington after a male attended the branch and attempted to open a bank account using identification belonging to another person.

The accused falsely identified himself and provided false documentation to bank employees who became suspicious and contacted police.

Officers from East Division attended and confirmed that the identity used by the suspect was fraudulent.

The accused was arrested without incident.

Matthew PAIVA, 41-years-old, of Pickering, is charged with: Fraud Under $5,000 x1, Personation to Gain Advantage x1, Utter Forged Document x3, Procure to be Made, Possess, Transfer, Sell Identity Document x4.

PAIVA was released on an Undertaking.

Police believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone who may have information related to this investigation to contact D/Cst. Peden of the Durham Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5241.

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