July 5, 2016
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COMPUTER REPAIR SCAM NETS $5,000
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to watch out for cons and scams after receiving a report about the computer repair scam.
Computer access was given to a “technician” who called to notify the user of “computer issues that could be repaired remotely for a fee.” The caller said he worked for Microsoft and took more than $5,000 before the scam was recognized.
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 in order to gain your trust so that you will send money or personal information to them.
There is no magic to preventing fraud. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Always remember, you can’t win a contest that you didn’t enter in the first place.
Your best defence against fraud 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 con-artists stop making money.
Anyone interested in more information on fraud, can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or check on-line at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/.
CROSSWALK SAFETY
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – With the arrival of summer, the South Bruce OPP anticipates an increase in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the detachment area. The following tips are being offered to enhance crosswalk safety:
Pedestrians:
Cross at pedestrian crosswalks or crossovers; don’t cross in the middle of a block or between parked cars
Make sure drivers see you and are going to stop, before you step out onto the road
Cross only when traffic has come to a full stop
Watch for vehicles turning at intersections
Watch for vehicles entering or leaving driveways
Wear bright colours, especially during low-light conditions
Motorists:
Be patient, stay alert, and slow down
Be extra careful when driving in a school zone
Always watch for pedestrians, especially when turning
Yield right-of-way; when a pedestrian is at a crossing, you must stop and let the pedestrian cross
Do not proceed until the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians
The penalty for motorists failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk, is a fine of $180 and three demerit points. A higher fine applies if the offence occurs in a designated Community Safety Zone.
Parents and caregivers are asked to discuss safe crossing with children in their care.
For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website at: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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