South Bruce OPP investigate cryptocurrency fraud

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 4, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, where an individual reported being a victim of fraud.

Investigation revealed that over the course of a year, the victim made a series of transactions amounting to approximately $35,000 through a cryptocurrency investment company. The victim stumbled upon this investment company through an on-line advertisement, where the victim later conversed with an individual on numerous occasions to facilitate the transactions.

Once the victim became suspicious of the legitimacy of this company and declined sending additional funds, the victim was locked out of the account.

The investigation has been passed over to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments.

For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.