The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn residents of a phone scam that has recently surfaced in the area. The scammer calls and leaves a message that the would-be victim is the subject of a lawsuit. The scammer attempts to create a sense of urgency by stating an arrest warrant will be issued for the victim if they do not return the call immediately.
Scam phone calls can be received at any time but are often made late in the evening or early in the morning with the hopes of catching the potential victim off guard. The OPP would like to remind everyone to verify the legitimacy of any caller before providing any personal information over the phone.
If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded contact your local police service or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit their website at www.antifraudcentre.ca
