Ryan Kenzie, 46, was convicted of nine fraud-related offences that occurred in Edmonton and Sherwood Park between late April and mid-October 2025. In each incident, Kenzie contacted individuals who were selling items such as phones, watches, or jewellery. Kenzie would meet the seller and leave with the item after convincing the seller that he had sent an e-transfer. However, the transfers were never sent.
After serving his sentence for these offences, Kenzie was released into the community on probation, and soon there after was charged with fraud involving the same scheme. An arrest warrant has been issued and is currently outstanding.
Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Kenzie to come forward and contact investigators.
Ryan Kenzie, 46
Ryan Kenzie, 46
“The repeated nature of these incidents suggests this individual may have targeted many more people,” says Constable Emily Kostuik, from the EPS’s West Branch. “By raising awareness, we hope to prevent others from falling victim to fraud and encourage anyone impacted to report it to police.”
Police also encourage the public to use one of the EPS Buy and Sell Exchange Zones when meeting up for online transactions. These designated locations are well-lit, monitored by video, and located at various police station parking lots. Meeting in one of these locations can help deter fraud and give both buyers and sellers added peace of mind.