OPP are asking residents to be aware of scams, including service and romance. They say to stop all communication with the scammer, contact local police as well notify your bank if your accounts may be affected.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford OPP are reminding residents to always be wary of scams.
Already this year, Canadians have lost over $43 million dollars to cybercriminals. These criminals continue to use traditional frauds and scams, such as phishing, service and romance, to extort money from their victims.
Victims experience emotional impact and personal embarrassment and are not as likely to report the crime when they have fallen victim to a scam or fraud. For example, the romance scam, one of the most under-reported scams, caused 776 victims to lose $23 million last year. The actual number of victims is likely greater, as police estimate that 95 per cent of these crimes go unreported.
OPP offer the following tips to anyone who has been the victim of fraud.
- Stay calm and contact local police
- Stop all communication with the scammer
- Gather all records and correspondence
- Notify financial institutions that accounts may be affected
- Change passwords to accounts, including social media
- Update computer security software
Even if a victim did not lose money, it is important to report the scam or fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Reports help police with their investigations and identify current types of scams and frauds while informing proactive criminal prevention programs.

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