York Police Warn of Hot Air Balloon Scam

Police warn against hot air balloon scam in Markham

The York Regional Police is warning residents about a scam that pretends to sell hot air balloon rides in Markham.

‘Too good to be true’: York police warn public of hot-air balloon ride scam

Multiple victims of the scam went to a Markham park on July 5 and 12 to find no hot air balloons or staff from The Candle Experience 2025.

A hot air balloon ride scam north of Toronto is leaving customers duped, police say

Police in York Region are warning of a hot air balloon ride scam after at least two incidents where customers paid for the experience, only to find no balloons or staff when they showed up.

CRIME SCENE: Hot air balloon fraud pops up in York Region

Police in York Region are warning residents of a hot air balloon scam.

Thrill-seekers left with hot air, no balloon in recent scam: police

York Regional Police says victims paid to secure reservations, but arrived at Markham park to find no hot air balloons

York police warn of hot air balloon scam

York Regional Police say several people were duped out of cold cash after the promise of a hot air balloon ride turned out to be a ruse.