(TILLSONBURG, ON) - An individual is out $5000 after falling victim to a romance scam.

On July 14, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment were notified of a fraud that occurred in the Town of Tillsonburg.

The suspect commenced an online relationship with the victim. The suspect claimed they needed money for a flight home. The victim sent them the money.

When the suspect started asking for more money, a relative of the victim encouraged them to call police.