On May 14, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting two information sessions on common frauds and cryptocurrency scams.
This year alone, residents of Southern Bruce County have reported losses amounting to over $350,000 stemming from online cryptocurrency scams. In efforts to further educate the public, police are hosting two events discussing everyday scams. Additionally, South Bruce OPP will be joined by a member of the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU) who will be discussing digital currency.
Events will take place at:
- Walkerton Legion, 505 Scott Street, Walkerton – 10:00 a.m.
- Davidson Centre, 601 Durham Street, Kincardine – 1:00 p.m.
No registration required to attend, however space may be limited.
OPP continue to urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victim down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief they are conversing with a legitimate source.
If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be theirs; not the phone number or email the document advises to do, as it could be fraudulent. Do NOT click on any links.
For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca
