OPSFraud

Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit

[Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre @canantifraud]

🚨News Alert! @canantifraud , @OPP_News and @rcmpgrcpolice are warning Canadians about the increasing threat of fraudsters impersonating the CAFC and police services. To read the full news release: https://t.co/2dJXbNv8tm #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #BeScamSmart

[OPSFraud @OPSFraud]

Stop leaving your valuables in the gym lockers. This is not a safe location.

[OPSFraud @OPSFraud]

WARNING!
Fake Bank investigator/Amazon customer service scam is running rampant. The caller will convince you that they are legitimate. Do not give any bank details over the phone nor give them access to your computer nor hit any link. Go to your bank in person.

[CTV Ottawa @ctvottawa]

No name paving company charging $4K for driveway jobs in Russell County, OPP warns https://t.co/MgBvuRZPtm

[OPSFraud @OPSFraud]

Looking for a great deal on a phone. It likely won't happen via Facebook Marketplace. Latest model imitations have flooded the market. Avoid FB when it comes to electronics, especially phones and airpods.

[OPSFraud @OPSFraud]

Want to make easy money working from home. Umm ya, so do I. Unfortunately most of these jobs are scams. You will end up owing thousands instead of earning thousands.

See Canadian anti fraud page for more indepth details.

[Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre @canantifraud]

The CAFC is seeing an increase in job opportunity frauds. Reported losses to job fraud increased from 7 million in 2022 to 30 million in 2023. Fraudsters are contacting victims via text message, WhatsApp, email or Messenger. For more: https://t.co/HFBBa4zJb1 #BeScamSmart

[OPSFraud @OPSFraud]

"Haters gonna hate hate hate, scammers gonna scam scam scam"
Lots of reports of fraudulent resale tickets on Facebook Marketplace. Buyer beware. #Fraudulenttaylorswifttickets