Police say an Ingersoll resident was tricked out of $80,000 after they invested in Bitcoin with a person they met online.
INGERSOLL - The Oxford OPP is investigating after an Ingersoll resident recently lost $80,000 in an online scam.
Police say someone on John Street invested in Bitcoin with a person they met over social media. The Oxford OPP heard about the incident at around 10:20 a.m. yesterday.
Police say you should always be on high alert while online, especially when you receive unsolicited responses or requests.
You can report fraud incidents online here or by calling the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. You can also call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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