Cornwall police have arrested 44-year-old Armand Benoit Girard on 11 counts of fraud.
It is alleged the Montreal man represented himself as a salesperson for a golf signage company and committed fraudulent activities to at least 10 Cornwall businesses.
The total amount allegedly swindled is more than $27,000. Girard was arrested with the help of Montreal police and remains in police custody in Cornwall.
He was arrested Thursday, and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cornwall detective Cst. Chad Maxwell at 613-933-5000 ext. 2420 or 613-577-0576.
