Oxford OPP were made aware of a scam this week. A Tillsonburg resident was taken for close to $6,000 in cryptocurrency.
TILLSONBURG - A Tillsonburg resident has fallen victim to a scam.
Oxford OPP were made aware of the incident this past Monday.
The scam started as the scammer posed as a friend on an online gaming platform, and spent time gaining the trust of the victim.
With the information, the scammer then used it to steal approximately $6,000 in cryptocurrency.
Police say not to be embarrassed about falling victim to a scam, but to use the resources available to protect yourself. You can visit the Government of Ontario website or check out the Anti-Fraud Centre online.

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