Huron-Kinloss resident loses $215K in cryptocurrency scam

Huron-Kinloss resident loses $215K in cryptocurrency scam
The Lucknow Sentinel
A Huron-Kinloss resident is out $215,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam. According to South Bruce OPP, the victim received a bill from a utility company that was higher than their anticipated amount. When the victim spoke to someone that they believed was a company representative, they were told the issue was a processing […]
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ATM scams cost 95-year-old, two other seniors thousands: OPP

ATM scams cost 95-year-old, two other seniors thousands: OPP
London Free Press
Provincial police are probing three Huron County ATM scams that cost seniors thousands of dollars. 
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One dead, three hurt in crash north of London

One dead, three hurt in crash north of London
London Free Press
One person is dead and three people were hurt after a crash north of London Wednesday evening, police say.
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Two Oxford County residents lose $240K in scams: OPP

Two Oxford County residents lose $240K in scams: OPP
London Free Press
Oxford OPP are reminding the public that legitimate businesses and the government will not ask for payment with bitcoin or payment cards after two residents were defrauded of $240,000 in separate scams. Police said they were notified Monday that a resident of Zorra Township is out more than $200,000 after falling for a bitcoin scam, […]
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Business out $10K after employee falls for Bitcoin scam

London Free Press
A retail business in Exeter is out almost $10,000 after an employee fell for a Bitcoin scam, Huron OPP said. The employee of the business that wasn’t identified by police received a text message on their phone that appeared to be from their supervisor, police said Thursday. The message instructed the employee to collect all […]
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Southwestern Ontario resident defrauded out of $320K in gold, cash

London Free Press
A Southwestern Ontario resident lost $320,000 in cash and gold in an online scam, provincial police say.
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Southwestern Ontario senior loses $6,500 in grandparent scam

London Free Press
Provincial police are warning the public to be vigilant after a Huron County resident was defrauded out of $6,500 in the grandparent scam.
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Police warn public about scam after Londoner stuck with $40K debt

London Free Press
Two men faces fraud charges after a London resident fell victim to a home-repair scam that left them with a $40,000 debt, police say. Read More
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Two area residents scammed out of $400K: OPP

London Free Press
Provincial police are investigating two separate scams in Huron County that bilked two people out of nearly $400,000 combined. Read More
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Watch out for scams after area senior taken for $2,000: OPP

London Free Press
Provincial police warn the public to watch out for fraudsters after a Southwestern Ontario senior was scammed out of $2,000, and almost thousands more. Read More
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With emergency scams on the rise, police launch awareness campaign

London Free Press
Provincial police and the Mounties are teaming up to raise awareness about an old scam targeting seniors that’s made a costly comeback recently in Southwestern Ontario. Read More
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