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Area OPP detachments are advising the public that March is Fraud Prevention Month. The OPP officials are reminding residents “that you have to do your homework prior to giving any personal information, money or sending prepaid ITunes cards to anyone. Here are some recent scams reported; however we have to remember that new ones are created every day.
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Cryptocurrency Scam
This scam involves sending money through a cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies are not regulated in Canada and operate independently from banks.
While a substantial number of businesses are accepting the wide range of cryptocurrencies available, there is no protection from fraud when using them as a form of payment.
How to Protect Yourself:
- Beware of requests demanding a transfer of funds using Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency
- Be wary of offers to invest in cryptocurrency
- Keep in mind that government agencies will never request a payment in the form of cryptocurrencies
- Do not send any funds or deposit into a bitcoin wallet via bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM)
Text Message for Licence Plate Refund
Since the announcement of the licence plate refund, some residents have received a text message phishing scam with a false link to get their $120 refund. The link appears as though it is legit as “ServiceOntario” appears in text. Anyone who receives this message should not open or click on any links.
ServiceOntario will not be contacting…