{"id":179152,"date":"2024-09-17T15:31:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=179152"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:31:35","slug":"friend-or-fraud-opp-warns-of-scammers-posing-as-friends-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/friend-or-fraud-opp-warns-of-scammers-posing-as-friends-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"Friend or fraud? 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The OPP advises the public to verify these transactions by contacting the person directly outside of Facebook or arranging to meet them in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The price is suspiciously low compared to typical prices, seeming too good to be true<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seller requests payment via e-transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The messages consistently contain grammatical errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listings are being posted for sale in Facebook groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid becoming a victim, check with another family member or trusted friend to verify the information before sending money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre&#8217;s online reporting system or by phone 1-888-495-8501. If not a victim but an attempt was made, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre regardless. 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