the OPP
The OPP would like to remind residents to be aware of frauds and scams at Christmas and all year round.
Some tips to protect you from being a victim of fraud are:
•do not give money in order to collect a prize;
•do not give out personal information (i.e., banking information or Social Insurance Number);
•if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is;
•be cautious if the caller asks for cash or money order rather than a cheque or credit card; and
•do not get caught up in time constraints (if the caller tells you the offer is time-sensitive and pressures you to make a decision, it probably is not a legitimate deal).
These and other tips on how to protect yourself from fraud can be found at opp.ca
