It’s Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province.
Sgt. Ed Sanchuk with the West Region OPP says one popular scam that tricks a lot of people is called “spoofing.”
This has multiple variations, with the goal is getting you to send money to someone you think you can trust.
Sanchuk said, regardless of who is asking, always have follow up questions if money is requested – especially immediately.
Another indicator is how they are asking you to pay.
Tomorrow, (station) will be highlighting another scam to keep residents informed.