A warning about a bizarre and scary fraud in the Ottawa Valley.
O.P.P. say the scammer sends people a text or an email claiming to be a hitman hired to kill them.
In order to spare your life, the suspect asks you to send him several thousands of dollars.
Police are warning: Your life is not in danger; it's just a fraudster looking to make money. They say the scam can be quite frightening if you have never heard of it.
Police say it's an old scam but it's making the rounds again in the Renfrew area.
What to do if you receive the message:
Report it: Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone or online to report all frauds, even if you recognize the scam and were not defrauded. Their contact: 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca
Do Not Respond: Don't engage the scammer in conversation, that just confirms they have an active email address or phone number.
Police are asking you to visit www.antifraudcentre.ca for information on active and popular scams and to learn how to recognize them and don't be victimized.
O.P.P. say the scammer sends people a text or an email claiming to be a hitman hired to kill them.
In order to spare your life, the suspect asks you to send him several thousands of dollars.
Police are warning: Your life is not in danger; it's just a fraudster looking to make money. They say the scam can be quite frightening if you have never heard of it.
Police say it's an old scam but it's making the rounds again in the Renfrew area.
What to do if you receive the message:
Report it: Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone or online to report all frauds, even if you recognize the scam and were not defrauded. Their contact: 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca
Do Not Respond: Don't engage the scammer in conversation, that just confirms they have an active email address or phone number.
Police are asking you to visit www.antifraudcentre.ca for information on active and popular scams and to learn how to recognize them and don't be victimized.
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