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Abstract:Norfolk OPP urges caution after two residents lost $143K in online trading and crypto scams. Protect yourself from investment fraud.
Norfolk County is grappling with a troubling wave of fraud and violence, leaving residents shaken and police sounding the alarm. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Norfolk are calling for heightened caution after three scams drained thousands from locals and two domestic disputes led to charges.
The first fraud came to light on Sunday when a resident reported losing $90,000 in an online trading scheme. They had clicked on a slick internet ad touting a cant-miss investment deal. Soon, a so-called investor reached out, talking them into sinking cash into a trading platform with promises of big profits. From February to April, they poured in $90,000, only to find no returns and their money untouchable.
Days before, on April 11, another local was hit hard, losing $53,000 to a cryptocurrency con. They, too, fell for an online ad pushing an investment opportunity. A smooth-talking “investor” convinced them to fund a crypto trading site, dangling visions of massive gains. In April, they handed over $53,000, but the profits never came, and their funds were frozen.
On Saturday, a different kind of swindle struck. A resident got a call from someone claiming to work for a tech support firm. The caller persuaded them to let them remotely access their computer, supposedly to install protective software. Later, the victim found $9,500 missing from their bank account.
Norfolk OPP stress that scams are relentless, hitting through emails, phone calls, texts, websites, letters, and even faxes. Their advice: dig deep into any investment offer and the people behind it. Be skeptical of anyone promising huge rewards with no risk—those are often red flags for fraud. Keep personal details private, and never let strangers take control of your devices, as they might steal your data or plant harmful programs.
On the same Sunday, Norfolk OPP dealt with two separate domestic incidents. At 1:30 a.m., they responded to a home where a heated argument had led to damaged property.
They found a firearm in the house, stored unsafely by one of the people involved. A 39-year-old from Norfolk now faces charges for mischief over the property damage and for improperly storing a firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition.
Just a few hours later, at 5 a.m., police were called to another home for a similar issue. Two people had fought, leaving property wrecked. A 25-year-old Norfolk resident has been charged with mischief for the destruction.
These events underline the twin dangers of fraud and violence in Norfolk. Police are pushing residents to double-check investment deals, guard their personal info, and stay alert for signs of trouble in relationships. By keeping their wits about them, locals can better protect themselves from swindlers and harm.
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