The Middlesex OPP are investigating a pair of incident involving Crypto currency fraud.
OPP officials allege: Middlesex OPP investigating a $120,000 Crypto currency fraud.
On January 23, 2025, at 8:51 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Middlesex Centre, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud.
Investigation revealed the victim joined what looked like an investment group on a popular social media platform. The victim was welcomed into the group, of unknown individuals, and began investing in crypto currency.
The victim became suspicious after they were instructed to add additional funds to unlock and retrieve the initial investment, at which time police were called.
The investigation is continuing.
Fraud is a multi-billion dollar per year business and modern, tech savvy, fraudsters will do their best to create confusion and chaos during interactions, leading victims to react impulsively and hand over their money.
It is imperative to verify any unsolicited requests before you respond or provide personal information. If you feel pressured, hang up the phone or delete the sender’s profile.
If you have been a victim of fraud, the OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
For more information on fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
OPP officials allege: Middlesex OPP investigating a $100,000 Crypto currency fraud.
On January 24, 2025, at 2:58 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Thames Centre, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud.
Investigation revealed the victim received a pop-up ad on a popular social media platform with details on an investment opportunity into crypto currency. The victim believed it was legitimate, clicked on the link and began investing.
The victim became suspicious after they were instructed to add additional funds to unlock and retrieve the initial investment, at which time police were called.
The investigation is continuing.
Fraud is a multi-billion dollar per year business and modern, tech savvy, fraudsters will do their best to create confusion and chaos during interactions, leading victims to react impulsively and hand over their money.
It is imperative to verify any unsolicited requests before you respond or provide personal information. If you feel pressured, hang up the phone or delete the sender’s profile.
If you have been a victim of fraud, the OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
For more information on fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
