Scammers defraud Parry Sound residents of $100K
Posted: 2024-04-15 07:13:14 By: thebay
The 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 crypto currency. Police say the best ways to protect yourself is to:
- 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
- Don’t be afraid to say no
Police say the CRA will never request payments in crypto currency or prepaid gift cards
