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Tecumseh OPP Investigate Emergency Scam

Resident Scammed out of $8,000

 (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Tecumseh Detachment investigated a fraud after being called to an Oakpark Drive, Town of Tecumseh address.

It was determined that on February 2, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a resident received a phone call from a person claiming to be their grandson. They indicated that they were arrested and needed money for bail. During the conversation, they were told that $8,000 was required to secure their release.

The victim attended their financial institution and withdrew the funds and subsequently met with an unknown person claiming to be a police officer at their residence where the funds were turned over.

When the victim was contacted for more money, they realized that it was a scam and called police.

Tecumseh OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking public assistance. Police are asking community members that live on Oakpark Drive that have video surveillance systems, to check their footage around 2:00 p.m. on February 2, 2023, to see if they captured the suspect or vehicle involved and to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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