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An Aylmer resident has lost more than $5,400 in an online investment scam involving a company advertising artificial intelligence technology.
Aylmer Police say the victim reported the incident on October 7, after allegedly providing debit card information to access the company’s services.
Police say three unauthorized transactions were made from the victim’s bank account between September 28 and October 2, totalling $5,418.03.
Further investigation revealed the fraudsters had allegedly opened an online bank account in the victim’s name without authorization and transferred funds into it.
The investigation is ongoing.
