South Bruce OPP report crypto scam; and impaired driver

CRYPTO SCAM REPORTED IN WALKERTON

(BROCKTON, ON) - March 18, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Brockton where an individual reported being a victim of fraud.

Investigation revealed that the victim had been attempting to invest in cryptocurrency through an on-line agency. The victim gave access of the devices to the scammer, resulting in a loss of approximately $1,100.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victims down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief they are conversing with a legitimate source.

If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be the company’s; not the phone number or E-mail the document advises you to use, as it could be fraudulent.

For more information about fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.

DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED

(BROCKTON, ON) - March 25, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single motor vehicle collision along Concession 6 in the Municipality of Brockton.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Menno MARTIN, 59, of the Municipality of Brockton, was charged with:
 

• Operation while Impaired - blood-alcohol concentration (80-plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
• Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, May 7, to answer to the charges.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

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.