Tag: Fraud
$100 counterfeit bills are circulating in Ottawa
Since December 2024, the Ottawa Police Fraud Unit has received multiple reports of counterfeit currency – be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills…
What you need to know about the ‘Grandparent Scam’
Don’t be pressured. They want you to feel scared and won’t give you time to think so that you are more likely to agree to what they want…
When in doubt, check it out: Be fraud-aware this holiday season
As we head into the holiday season, Ottawa Police Service, in partnership with 211, is reminding residents to be cautious of scams preying on your honesty, trust, good nature and sometimes fear. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
Fraud Prevention Month: Protect yourself from scams
The best and easiest way to avoid becoming a victim of fraud is to educate yourself on common scams.
Crime Prevention Ottawa shares fraud and property crime pointers
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) says that unfortunately there are criminals who use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity for their activities. CPO offers this excellent resource, adapted from Victim Support Europe,…
Don’t get scammed – Ottawa Police Service warns
March is Fraud Prevention Month — the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are bringing public awareness to the numerous scams into which you could be lured. Each year, Canadians lose millions of…