Pembroke firm loses $2,000 to crypto fire inspector scam, OPP warns

Pembroke firm loses $2,000 to crypto fire inspector scam, OPP warns

The Ontario Provincial Police is warning local businesses to remain vigilant after a Pembroke company lost nearly $2,000 in a fraud involving a fake safety inspector. According to the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment, police are investigating a spear-phishing scam reported Feb. 17 in which an individual posing as a safety or fire inspector convinced an employee to send money for a supposed upcoming inspection. Police say the scammer contacted the …