South Bruce OPP report sexual assault; human trafficking charges; and beware of scams

CHARGES LAID IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

(PAISLEY, ON) - Aug. 26, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a sexual assault that occurred at a business along Queen Street in Paisley.

The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit, with the assistance of Saugeen Shores Police Service, arrested the individual responsible, Aug. 27. A 56-year-old individual from London is charged with:
 

• Sexual Assault
• Criminal Harassment

POLICE MAKE ARREST IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION

(BROCKTON, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has concluded an investigation that resulted in Human Trafficking charges in the Municipality of Brockton.

In June, the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit entered an investigation involving a victim from the Brockton area.

As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old resident of West Grey been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
 

• Six Counts of Assault
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Traffic in persons
• Material benefit resulting from trafficking in persons

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.

DON'T PAY THE SCAMMER

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams.

Aug. 24, the South Bruce OPP responded to a report of computer fraud in the Municipality of South Bruce. The investigation determined that an individual had received a notification that the individual’s computer was not operating properly. The individual provided personal banking information and suffered a loss of $7100. The investigation is continuing.

Tech-savvy scammers use technology to create very convincing schemes to trick you into sending them money. They will commonly use the name of a real company to gain your trust so that you will send money or personal information to them.

The South Bruce OPP is offering you some tips to help protect you from a con-artist:
 

• If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. 
• Remember that you can't win a contest that you didn't enter in the first place.
• If you have a concern about your computer, take it to a reputable repair shop for service. Do not provide remote access to a "tech" who calls you out of the blue.
• Gift cards are a red flag. If someone contacts you and directs you to buy gift cards, you need to hang up the phone.
• Your best defence is to verify any unsolicited contact. Unsolicited means that you didn't ask for it.

Fraud is a multi-million-dollar enterprise that will only end when the fraudsters stop making money.

Anyone interested in more information about fraud, can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or check on-line at www.antifraudcentre.ca/.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.