Tag: Scam
Wasaga Beach Resident Loses $10,000 To The Emergency Scam
Huronia West OPP are issuing a warning and seeking the public's assistance in relation to an emergency scam, also known as the grandparent scam,...
The Grandparent Scam Continues To Be A Trending Problem
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has tips on how to protect yourself from scams in which criminals are targeting elderly persons.
The grandparent or emergency...
West Parry Sound OPP Warns Of Local Scam
The West Parry Sound OPP are warning the public about a scam that seems to be targeting seniors in our community.
Police have received several...
One Charged, One Wanted In Connection With $70,000 Romance Scam
The Frontenac OPP have made an arrest in relation to a romance fraud. Police are looking for assistance to identify another person of interest.
In...
York Region Senior Loses $100,000 In Grandparent Scam
York Regional Police is releasing a video interview of an elderly victim who fell prey to the ‘grandparent’ or ‘emergency’ scam to help raise...
OPP Say A Norfolk County Resident Lost $500 On Facebook Marketplace
On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 12:35 p.m., the OPP, Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fraud at Neil Street, Delhi, Norfolk County address.
It was...
OPP Warn About Fake Bank Investigator Scams
The OPP would like the public to be aware of an ongoing fraud popping up in the East region.
In recent occurrences, the fraudster has...
RCMP Uncovers An International Telephone Scam
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has charged one individual, following an investigation into an international telephone scam involving seniors.
In December 2021, the RCMP...
$4,200 Lost To Rental Cottage Scam Connected To Bracebridge
On Monday, August 1, 2022, at 1:35 p.m., the OPP Elgin County Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to a Southwold Township address.
It...
Several Fraud Incidents Offering The Sale Of Firewood
-Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) within Renfrew County are warning the public of several fraud incidents that are occurring and currently under...
