Prince Edward County OPP continue to receive calls from people falling victim to fraud but say an alert bank e...
Prince Edward County OPP continue to receive calls from people falling victim to fraud but say an alert bank employee recently helped someone avoid becoming another victim to the grandparent scam.In this scam, fraudsters claim to be relatives who were arrested and need money for bail.The fraudsters will then arrange to attend a home address or provide shipping details to pick up the money.
Prince Edward County OPP say recently when a potential victim attempted to withdraw $10,000 from the bank, the manager of Customer Service at TD Canada Trust started asking questions and suggested the person talk to police and were able to help the individual avoid victimization.Call the relative who is allegedly in troubleListen to the inner voice that says “this doesn’t sound right”
Criminal Justice System does not allow for someone to be bailed out of jail with cash or cryptocurrencyAnd remember: legitimate agencies will never pressure you for information over the phone or demand money immediately. The OPP believes there may be more victims and are encouraging anyone who has fallen victim to this scam to report it by calling police at 1-888-310-1122.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Edward County OPP stop two ‘grandparent scammers’ - Kingston | Globalnews.caAn alleged 'grandparent scam' has been put to a stop by Prince Edward County OPP.
Read more »
PEC town hall meeting postponed due to weatherPrince Edward County has rescheduled Monday night's planned town hall meeting due to the weather advisory issu...
Read more »
Sprawling Ontario resort is up for sale for $22 millionWaterfront homes and cottages in Prince Edward County are some of the hottest areas for real estate in Ontario, and this massive beachfront resort ...
Read more »
Silvers in ringette, wheelchair basketball round out Alberta's Canada Winter GamesThe final day of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island brought more medals for Alberta athletes.
Read more »
Silvers in ringette, wheelchair basketball round out Alberta's Canada Winter GamesThe final day of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island brought more medals for Alberta athletes.
Read more »
Time is now to lift school review moratoriumTrustees with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board are supporting a resolution by the Ontario Publ...
Read more »