The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple frauds that have occurred over the past month.
Over the last 30 days members of the West Parry Sound OPP have responded to 12 calls for service regarding frauds and scams with losses totaling over $100,000.
Several of these frauds center around investing in cryptocurrency. The best ways to protect yourself is to:
- Protect your online accounts.
- Do your research.
- Do not give out personal information.
- Hang up on any phone calls if there is anything suspicious.
- Hang up if anyone is using abusive language and threatening you with immediate arrest if you do not comply with demands for payment.
- The CRA will never request payments in cryptocurrency or prepaid gift cards.
- Do not be afraid to say no.
If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
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Scammers are everywhere.
Most of our phone calls are scams now.
Scammers can imitate the voices of family members with AI and imitate their phone numbers on your call display so they seem legit.
Official looking letters and bills can also be scams.
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Can’t believe people still have investment discussions over the phone…Banks and registered Financial advisors don’t call You…You call them . Hang up …Hang up…Hang UP !!!