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Walkin’ The Beat With The Cornwall Police Service
W alkin’ The Beat W ith The Cornwall Police Service

a need to educate and equip solicited for investments into or emails you know them to
members of our community false or deceptive investment possess (a quick Google search
about some of the most common opportunities. The most to find their official websites/
fraud techniques in the market common type of scam under contact information can often
right now – which are targeting this category revolves around help).
vulnerable citizens in Cornwall. cryptocurrency. Fraudsters will
The Canadian Anti-Fraud offer you cryptocurrency buy- Romance Scams:
Centre reports that the scams ins, promising you a high rate Romance scams occur when
with the highest reported of return and in a short amount a scammer creates a fake online

Stephanie McRae losses in Ontario in 2022 of time. Instead, the victim identity to gain a person’s
affection and trust. The scammer
Communications Co-ordinator were investment scams, spear will lose their investment and
phishing, and romance scams. sometimes their personal and then uses the illusion of a
he Cornwall Police Service financial information. Did you romantic or close relationship
Tis pleased to join police Investment Scams: know that there isn’t the same to manipulate and/or steal from
services across the province in Investment scams resulted in protection from fraud when the victim, manipulating them
recognizing March as “Fraud the highest volume of losses from using cryptocurrencies, as there into sending money, but always
Prevention Month”. victims across the province last is when using a credit card? coming up with a reason for not
This annual campaign reflects year. These scams involve being Spear Phishing: being able to meet in person.
In each of these above-
Spear phishing is another mentioned scams, it is so
common form of fraud, which is important that residents
regularly reported by residents remember to slow down and not
of Cornwall. In spear phishing, be pressured into making any
scammers are pretending to be decisions. You can always hang
from legitimate organizations up or request to call back at a
in order to convince victims later time, to provide yourself
In business since 2009. to send them money. They time and space to research what

often use email addresses is being requested of you and
or phone numbers that are most importantly, talk to a loved

deceptive, appearing to be one for advice. Remember to
affiliated with an organization, never provide money or personal
which is a tactic also known information to someone you do
Do you need : as “spoofing.” As an example, not know.
you may receive a phone call
The
Anti-
√ a new website for your business ? which, on your caller ID reads Fraud Canadian website
Centre
√ an existing website redesigned ? that of a recognizable brand or (www. a nt i f ra ud c e nt r e -
√ help with an online store ? government organization, yet centreantifraude.ca) is a fantastic
the person on the phone has no
√ help maintaining a website ? actual affiliation. Be cognizant resource if you are looking for

√ a website optimized for local search ? of the fact that just because a any additional information on
phone number or email appears common scams taking place
bernadette@dragon ywebcreations.com to be legitimate, you should and how you can further protect
613.363.7112 always contact legitimate yourself.
www.dragon ywebcreations.com organizations at phone numbers Stay safe!