WRPS Wants to Warn the Public of Ongoing Fraud Matters Targeting Elderly Victims

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a series of bank investigator frauds targeting elderly victims across Waterloo Region.

Police would like to identify and speak with the male pictured below in connection to these incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public that financial institutions will not send a courier to pick up debit or credit cards. Be cautious about unsolicited phone calls, emails, and text messages. Notify your financial institution immediately if your banking information is compromised, and do not provide your PIN to anyone.

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a series of frauds in Waterloo Region.

Since the beginning of June, WRPS has received multiple reports of debit/credit card frauds targeting elderly victims.

The victims receive phone calls from an alleged bank investigator who claims that the victim's credit card is compromised, and they need to pick up the victim's card. The fraudster then attends the residence while the caller continues to speak with the victim on the phone. The suspect attending the victim's residences claims to be a courier from the bank and obtains the victim's debit and credit cards, which then are subsequently used by the fraudsters.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public that financial institutions will not send a courier to pick up debit or credit cards. Be cautious about unsolicited phone calls, emails, and text messages. Notify your financial institution immediately if your banking information is compromised, and do not provide your PIN to anyone.

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

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