Waterloo Regional Police Issuing a Warning Regarding Current Scams during Fraud Prevention Month

Waterloo Region, Ontario –  The Waterloo Regional Police Service is proud to take part in Fraud Prevention Month and is launching a campaign to educate the public on current scams affecting the community. 

With the pandemic forcing people to stay home, many people have turned to the internet to search for employment, order groceries and complete everyday tasks. This has left more people susceptible to on-line scams and fraudsters who are looking to capitalize on the challenging times of COVID-19. 

Some of the scams that will be highlighted on the Service’s social media sites and Webpage include: 

• Bitcoin scam
• Online Buy and Sell scam
• Gift Card scam
• Employment Scam

Throughout the month we will describe how individuals are falling victim and will provide safety tips to prevent becoming a victim of fraud.

Fraud Prevention Month is an annual awareness campaign that empowers Canadians with the information they need to recognize, reject and report fraud. Consider sharing this information with friends, neighbours, and family members who may not be connected to social media or who may have missed previous warnings in the news.

For additional resources and information pertaining to scams and frauds; also available in various languages, visit the Canadian Governments Protect Yourself Against Fraud page, the Competition Bureau website, or the Anti-Fraud Centre website. 

Media Inquiries:

Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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