NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH - On Apr. 12, 2017 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a victim of a fraud.
Investigation revealed that the victim had received a call from someone claiming to be from Toronto Dominion Visa Department. The suspect told the victim that her bank account was being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and provided the victim with the name of a Constable said to be with the RCMP. The victim permitted the suspect remote access to her computer and at that time money was transferred from her Visa to her Bank Account. The victim then sent a Money Transfer to the suspect.
If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online. If you have lost money due to a fraud please contact police.
Fraud - Recognize it… Report it… Stop it…
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.csgw.tips where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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