Calgary Police Warn of Odometer Rollback Scam Tied to Facebook Vehicle Sales

Vehicle Fraud Alert: What We Know So Far

Calgary police are investigating a used-vehicle fraud scheme involving alleged odometer rollbacks, falsified documents, and online marketplace sales. Investigators say a 27-year-old man, identified as Ivan Kamyshanskyi, is wanted on warrants after a 2012 Honda CR-V was sold through Facebook Marketplace with mileage and paperwork that did not match official records.

The case began in March 2026, when a buyer reported that the mileage on a recently purchased CR-V seemed suspicious. According to police, the seller provided a CARFAX report indicating roughly 169,000 kilometres. After the sale, the buyer obtained a fresh report, which listed the most recent odometer reading as more than 316,000 kilometres. The insurance documents handed over during the sale also turned out to be invalid. Based on current public information, there has been no official update confirming that Kamyshanskyi has been arrested or has appeared in court on these allegations; the investigation remains active and the warrant is outstanding.

How the Alleged Scheme Worked

Investigators believe the suspect’s operation was built around acquiring high‑mileage vehicles, altering odometer-related records, and reselling the vehicles at inflated prices by misrepresenting their condition and value. Police say the seller in this case used the name “Zybszek Zebrowski” when listing and selling the Honda CR‑V online, suggesting the use of an alias to hide his identity.

Evidence gathered by the Calgary Police Service linked the activity to a residence on Creekstone Drive SW in the Pine Creek community in southwest Calgary. On June 20, officers executed a search warrant at the home and seized what they describe as fake identification documents, completed bills of sale, cash, and various pieces of vehicle‑sale paperwork. Following that search, a warrant was issued for Kamyshanskyi on charges of fraud over $5,000, false pretence over $5,000, and two counts of uttering a forged document.

Community Context & Local Reaction

Pine Creek is a newer, mostly residential neighbourhood on Calgary’s southern edge. Public crime mapping tools and open-source community profiles indicate that the area typically reports low levels of violent crime, with police calls largely relating to property issues, traffic concerns, and occasional economic offences. There is no broader pattern in recent public data linking Creekstone Drive SW to organized auto crime, suggesting this residence may have functioned as a quiet base for an economic-fraud operation rather than as a visible crime hotspot.

Online discussion around this and similar odometer cases in Alberta reflects frustration rather than fear. Social media users frequently describe private used-car purchases as a “gamble,” especially when vehicles are listed on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. In forums and local discussion threads, residents emphasize the importance of pulling an independent vehicle history report, rather than trusting whatever paperwork a seller provides. Others describe the used-vehicle landscape in the province as feeling like a “Wild West,” pointing to multiple cases where fake IDs, forged bills of sale, and tampered odometers were allegedly used to squeeze thousands of extra dollars out of older vehicles.

This kind of sentiment appears in many regions, not only in Calgary. Communities across Canada—whether large urban centres or smaller jurisdictions such as Rolling River 67B in Manitoba or Ocean Man 69D in Saskatchewan—wrestle with the same question: how to balance the convenience of peer-to-peer sales with the risks of fraud when buyer protections are limited.

Broader Trends: Odometer Fraud Across Alberta and Canada

This Calgary investigation fits into a wider pattern of odometer tampering and used-vehicle fraud documented across Alberta and nationally. CARFAX Canada has reported more than 20,000 vehicles flagged with signs of potential odometer rollback in a recent national review, while cautioning that many cases likely go undetected. When odometers are rolled back or records are manipulated, buyers can end up paying thousands more than a vehicle is truly worth, and may be unaware of the mechanical wear and safety risks associated with the true mileage.

Within Alberta, similar enforcement work has been carried out by the Edmonton Police Service. In one recent case, Edmonton investigators charged an accused individual with allegedly purchasing high‑mileage vehicles, dramatically reducing their odometer readings, and reselling them through Facebook Marketplace using a fake account and falsified CARFAX reports. The vehicles involved were often popular models such as Honda CR‑V, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima—cars that are in high demand on the second-hand market and therefore attractive targets for fraud.

Calgary itself has seen earlier examples of organized odometer fraud. In 2015, the city’s Economic Crimes Unit charged multiple suspects after uncovering a scheme in which odometers were rolled back on numerous vehicles, some of which turned out to have 50–70 per cent more kilometres than advertised. That investigation led to the seizure of rollback devices, license plates and cash, and highlighted that odometer tampering is not a new issue, even though today’s cases often make heavier use of online marketplaces and digital documentation.

From a community-safety perspective, these incidents fall into the category of economic and consumer crime rather than direct physical violence, but the impact can be significant. Victims may face large unexpected repair bills, unsafe vehicles, and substantial financial loss. The pattern of recurring investigations in Calgary and Edmonton indicates that law enforcement is paying close attention to this type of fraud, yet the volume of suspected cases means buyers still need to take active steps to protect themselves.

Practical Safety Tips for Used-Vehicle Buyers

Police and consumer advocates regularly recommend several precautions that directly address the risks seen in the Calgary CR‑V case:

• Always obtain your own CARFAX or comparable vehicle history report using the vehicle identification number (VIN) instead of relying on a report supplied by the seller.
• Compare the mileage shown on the dashboard, in service records, and in the history report for inconsistencies.
• Verify the seller’s identity by checking a government photo ID against the name on the vehicle registration and bill of sale.
• Consider having the vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic before finalizing the purchase, especially for higher‑value transactions.
• Keep copies of all documents, messages, and advertisements related to the sale in case a dispute or police investigation arises later.

If you are in Calgary and believe you may have purchased a vehicle under similar circumstances—particularly from a seller using the name “Zybszek Zebrowski” or connected to Creekstone Drive SW—police ask that you contact the non‑emergency line at 403‑266‑1234. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers. Residents in other provinces who suspect they have been victims of odometer or document fraud are encouraged to report the incident to their local police service and, where available, consult regional crime-statistics tools similar to those used for communities like Rolling River 67 in Manitoba.

About This Report

This safety alert was generated by aggregating data from local authorities, community reports, and open-source intelligence. Our mission at Crime Canada is to provide citizens with localized safety data and context. We are not the original creators of the underlying news reports.

Primary Source: Information in this report was initially covered by Michael Ranger for CityNews Calgary.

Additional Research & Context

• Historic Calgary odometer-rollback prosecutions and enforcement strategies were reviewed using reporting from CBC News on a 2015 Economic Crimes Unit investigation.
• Provincial trends and a parallel odometer-fraud case in Edmonton were analyzed through coverage from Global News on Facebook Marketplace vehicle scams.
• National context on odometer rollback frequency and financial impact was drawn from CARFAX Canada data summarized via Yahoo Finance.