Warnings from police that a couple of scams are happening locally that you should be on the lookout for.
OPP have received reports that area residents are being telephoned and advised they have won a vehicle and that a test drive has been scheduled at a local dealership.
The caller then advises that for you to claim the vehicle you must send them a cash amount to a provided address.
This is a scam, don’t be fooled.
Anytime you are asked to pay something as a result of you winning a draw or competition it is most likely a scam. Do not provide the caller with any personal information or send any money.
Meanwhile, North Bay Police are cautioning about a telephone scam from callers who claim to work for Microsoft.
The caller informs the person who answers that his or her computer is vulnerable to a virus that is currently attacking its Windows program.
These unsolicited calls from people claiming to know that your computer is in danger of a virus attack are fraudulent.
Don't give any information, such as passwords or details on computer equipment you own to these callers.
If you receive such a call, simply hang up.
If you have call display and want to report the scam and the telephone number, you may do so by calling the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or by email at [email protected].
For more information on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, visit http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/
