Dufferin OPP is warning residents about ongoing fraud activity affecting communities across Dufferin County and throughout Ontario.
Fraudsters continue to use increasingly sophisticated tactics to target victims, often creating a sense of urgency, fear, or emotional distress to obtain money or personal information.
Common Fraud Trends Include:
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY SCAMS
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SCAMS
EMERGENCY (GRANDPARENT) SCAMS
ROMANCE SCAMS
CONTRACTOR SCAMS
CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS
ONLINE MARKETPLACE AND TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS
Residents are reminded to never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals, verify the identity of callers, and take time to confirm any urgent requests for money. Police and government agencies will never request payment in Bitcoin or gift cards.
If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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