The OPP are warning of a new variation of an old scam that left an Oxford County resident out hundreds of dollars. The individual was in receipt of a cheque made out to them on Snapchat and asked to deposit it via online banking. They were then requested to send a portion of the funds back to the sender through an e-transfer. The cheque was counterfeit. If you have fallen victim to this scam, or any other crime, you are encouraged to contact your local police service. For more information on how to protect yourself from scams and frauds visit our website.
To learn about ways to protect yourself from scams and frauds, the OPP encourages community members to consult the Competition Bureau Canada, The Little Black Book of Scams, which can be found online.
If you are the recipient of a fraudulent call, text or email, you may report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca. If you have fallen victim to this scam, or any other crime, please contact your local police service.
