Friday, April 12, 2024

FROM: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: April 12, 2024

Scam Alert of the Week

Fake TV/Cable Scam for Re-Activating Service

(TINY TOWNSHIP,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a number of online scams/frauds and of note is one that surfaced this week.
A few seasonal residents returning to their residences this week and re-activating their TV/cable services have found that their bank accounts fell victim to large withdrawals in the following days.

Be sure to contact the proper number for your service provider from your past bills and be mindful of unusual delays or suspicious information requests in the call.
In an effort to keep residents of North Simcoe aware of these incidents, which unfortunately some will become victims of these types of crimes, the following link has been provided as an easy guide to help avoid becoming a victim. Please view the following link for the A-Z of reported scams to research Scams by A-Z index (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)

For more info how to be scam smart: https://www.canada.ca/.../campaigns/fraud-scams.html...
Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the CAFC's online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If not a victim, report it to the CAFC anyway.
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· OPP X, Facebook, and Instagram
• Learn more tips and tricks for protecting yourself
If you suspect you have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud report it to your local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If not a victim, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre anyway

Posted at 12:46 PM