OPP warn residents about rise in bank investigator fraud scheme

OPP warn residents about rise in bank investigator fraud scheme

The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the OPP is warning residents to be on guard against a growing fraud scheme in which criminals pose as bank investigators, police officers and representatives of major organizations to gain access to victims’ finances. Police say the scams often target seniors and begin with a phone call or text message claiming suspicious activity has been detected on a bank account or credit card. Victims are then urged to …