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ONLINE INVESTMENT SCAM INVESTIGATION IN HALDIMAND COUNTY
Haldimand [62 words] 1/14/2026 12:40pm (0 image)
The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent investment fraud in Haldimand County. A Haldimand County resident has lost over $45,000 to the scam. The investigation determined that the fraudster convinced the individual to send funds multiple times for the investment over a two-month period, after connecting through a popular so...
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED
Brant [110 words] 1/14/2026 10:00am (1 image)
On January 13th, 2026, Brant County OPP were called to investigate a fraud that occurred in the town of Burford, Ontario. Brant County OPP spoke to the Complainant who stated that a construction company called 24 Hour Roofing and Masonry has been going to Brant County homes selling home repairs and renovations. On January 9th at approximately 11:00 am, the Complainant paid a male...
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OPP WARN OF EMERGENCY/GRANDPARENT SCAM SURFACING IN AREA
Upper Ottawa Valley [103 words] 1/13/2026 11:25am (0 image)
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public that the emergency/grandparent scam has surfaced in the area again. On January 7, 2026, a Pembroke senior was scammed out of $800 after receiving a phone call about a grandchild being in legal trouble. On January 9, 2026, a Petawawa senior was almost scammed out of $20,000...
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DUFFERIN OPP SOLVE FIVE BREAK AND ENTER AND FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS IN SHELBURNE
Dufferin [293 words] 1/13/2026 11:25am (1 image)
The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has executed a search warrant at a residence in the Township of Amaranth, resulting in the arrest of an individual believed to be responsible for five separate break and enter investigations, along with related fraud investigations. From December 2025 into early January 2026, Dufferin OPP investigated these brea...
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ONLINE ROMANCE SCAM IN HURON COUNTY
Huron [120 words] 12/29/2025 2:45pm (1 image)
The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent romance fraud in Huron County. A Bluewater resident has lost over $60,000 to the scam. This latest incident involved an online dating app with an unknown person claiming to have financial problems, needing assistance. The fraudster convinced the 58-year-old victim to send multiple monetary amounts via e-tra...
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FRAUDSTER CAUGHT IN WINGHAM
Huron [134 words] 12/24/2025 11:45am (1 image)
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraudulent attempt to obtain a vehicle permit following a report to police on December 18, 2025. On December 18, 2025, police were contacted regarding a suspect attempting to fraudulently obtain a vehicle replacement registration for a pickup truck in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron. Police arrived m...
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-UPDATE #1- OVERNIGHT VEHICLE THEFT - Caller charged
South Bruce [119 words] 12/22/2025 8:40am (0 image)
-UPDATE #1- OVERNIGHT VEHICLE THEFT Caller charged (KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the complainant from a previous stolen vehicle report. On November 21, 2025, the South Bruce OPP received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a residence along Highway 9, Municipality of Kincardine. Investigation led to police reattending the compla...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION PROMPTS WARNING TO RESIDENTS
Northumberland [126 words] 12/19/2025 2:55pm (1 image)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a significant fraud case after a local resident reported losing over $350,000 to an elaborate scam. On December 18, 2025, police responded to a report from a victim who had been contacted by an individual offering assistance with early retirement. The victim was persuaded to send multiple...
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CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING COMPLEX FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Toronto [158 words] 12/16/2025 9:41am (0 image)
Ontario's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged three people in connection with a complex fraud scheme to help secure the employment of security guards in long-term care homes. In July 2024, the SFO began an investigation into the falsification of employment eligibility documents being provided on behalf of individuals in order to expedite their placement as security guards in...
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UPDATE-FEDERAL OFFENDER ARRESTED-Evan HANEY
Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement [84 words] 12/10/2025 6:10am (0 image)
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a Federal Offender who went unlawfully at large on November 25th, 2025, has been apprehended in Barrie, ON. Evan HANEY was located and arrested by Barrie Police Service. HANEY is serving a 2-year, 3-month sentence for; - Break Enter and Commit x 3 - Disguise with Intent x 2 - Th...
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CHARGES LAID IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Orillia [124 words] 12/8/2025 10:51am (0 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) has charged one individual following an extensive investigation into suspected irregularities in archaeological reports. In February 2024, members of the OPP ARB initiated an investigation after receiving information of suspected fraud related to archeological surveys submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Mult...
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FEDERAL OFFENDER WANTED- Evan HANEY
Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement [170 words] 12/4/2025 6:35am (1 image)
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release. Evan HANEY is described as Indigenous male, 29 years of age, 5'11'' (180cm), 195 lbs (88 kgs) with brown hair and hazel/green eyes. He Wears thick rimmed glasses with a gre...
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LOCAL RESIDENT LOSES $500 THROUGH GIFT CARD SCAM
Wellington [122 words] 12/1/2025 1:00pm (0 image)
A Clifford resident has been defrauded of $500 by someone claiming to be a bank representative. On November 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a fraud involving a Clifford resident after they received a phone call from an unknown male posing as a bank representative. The male co...
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FRAUDSTERS CAUGHT AT AUTO DEALERSHIP
Huron [236 words] 12/1/2025 9:20am (1 image)
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraudulent attempted vehicle purchase following a report to police on October 30th, 2025. On October 30th, 2025, police were contacted by staff at an automotive dealership in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. Staff members had discovered discrepancies in the documents provided by a potential vehic...
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ORILLIA OPP LOOKING TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN FRAUD OCCURRENCES
Orillia [86 words] 11/28/2025 7:35am (1 image)
On November 21, 2025, members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two reports of counterfeit money being used at local businesses around the Orillia City area. The suspect entered both businesses and utilized a counterfeit bill to pay for items purchased. Video surveillance obtained shows one suspect described as: Male, 20-40 years ol...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Haldimand [86 words] 11/27/2025 1:40pm (0 image)
An individual is facing a fraud charge following an investigation in Haldimand County. The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched a fraud investigation on July 6, 2025, after receiving details from a Caledonia resident. The investigation determined that the accused was involved in fraudulent activity and was subsequently arrested. A 45-year-...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGE
Oxford [116 words] 11/27/2025 11:05am (0 image)
A fraud investigation has resulted in a charge of Fraud over $5,000. On March 23, 2023, members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud. Further investigation revealed the accused was involved in fraudulent activity, where six victims were defrauded of a total of approximately $223,000. It is alleged that the accused was selling items to the v...
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OPP INVESTIGATE GRANDPARENT SCAM IN ROCKWOOD - OPP Seeking Public Assistance
Wellington [205 words] 11/27/2025 9:40am (1 image)
OPP INVESTIGATE GRANDPARENT SCAM IN ROCKWOOD OPP Seeking Public Assistance (GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) - a Rockwood resident is out $5,000 after falling victim to a 'grandparent scam'. On November 15, 2025, at approximately 12:15 pm, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of fraud occurring at a residence in Rockwood at approximately...
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TWO ARRESTED IN NORTHUMBERLAND FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Northumberland [130 words] 11/26/2025 3:22pm (1 image)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a fraud investigation. On October 15, 2025, police received a report that a person engaged to provide home support in the Municipality of Trent Hills, had used financial information to make unauthorized purchases. After a six-week investigation, officers arrested two...
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CALEDON OPP INVESTIGATING SHOOTING ON CHINGUACOUSY ROAD
Caledon [134 words] 11/25/2025 3:05pm (1 image)
Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a shooting incident. On November 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am, officers responded to a report of a shooting in front of a residence on Chinguacousy Road, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. Investigators believe this to be a tar...
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CALEDON OPP LAY CHARGES IN FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Caledon [104 words] 11/25/2025 9:30am (1 image)
Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges following a fraud investigation. On November 13, 2025, Caledon OPP received a report of a fraud involving a local minor hockey organization in the Town of Caledon. Police entered into an investigation which revealed donation funds intended for the organization were misappropriate...
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CRIMINAL CHARGES LAID IN MILLION DOLLAR LOTTERY THEFT
Toronto [204 words] 11/25/2025 9:03am (0 image)
An individual has been charged in connection with a fraud and theft investigation. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, an individual claimed a $1 million Lotto Max Free Play ticket with Encore as a sole claimant and received payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The OLG Forensic Investigation Unit received and reviewed claims suggesting the winnings may have result...
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CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING OPP FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION
Orillia [92 words] 11/20/2025 8:26am (0 image)
A Waterdown resident is facing criminal charges following an investigation into financial irregularities. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) launched the investigation at the request of the Six Nations Police Service. As a result of the investigation, on November 5, 2025, Glenn PAGE, 52 years of age of Waterdown, was charged under the Criminal Code...
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OPP INVESTIGATING FRAUD RELATED TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES
Essex [109 words] 11/12/2025 2:50pm (0 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment is currently investigating reports of fraud involving the sale of recreational vehicles (RVs) through a business located in the 20000 block of County Road 42, in the Municipality of Lakeshore. Police have received several complaints from victims who reported that they had placed their recreational vehicles for sale on c...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SIGNIFICANT DRUG SEIZURE IN BANCROFT
Bancroft [151 words] 11/10/2025 12:05pm (1 image)
An individual from western Ontario is facing drug trafficking charges after a significant drug seizure in in Bancroft. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, shortly before 2:00 pm, officers with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Mill Street. Christopher HULSMANS, age 43 of London has been charged with: - Possession of a Schedule...
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INDIVIDUAL CHARGED FOLLOWING FRAUD INVESTIGATION IN NORTH WELLINGTON
Wellington [149 words] 11/6/2025 1:00pm (0 image)
A Bolton resident has been charged for fraud, following an investigation in Wellington North Township. On June 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:45 am, members of the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit received a report of fraud at a quarry business in Wellington North Township. The accused entered into an agreement with the business to excavate and sell materials...
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GRANDPARENT SCAM REPORTED IN ROCKWOOD - OPP Seeking Public Assistance
Wellington [166 words] 11/6/2025 11:35am (1 image)
GRANDPARENT SCAM REPORTED IN ROCKWOOD OPP Seeking Public Assistance (GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) - a Rockwood resident is out $5,000 after falling victim to a 'grandparent scam'. On November 5, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of fraud, after an unknown suspect contacted a Rockwood resident, sugges...
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CALEDON MAJOR CRIME UNIT LAYS CHARGES IN FABRICATED CARJACKING INVESTIGATION
Caledon [175 words] 10/29/2025 4:00pm (1 image)
Members from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against two individuals following an investigation into a carjacking. On September 18, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers from the Caledon OPP received a report of a carjacking in the area of Old School Road and Mississauga Road, in the Town of Caledon. The complainant alleged th...
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FRAUDSTER ARRESTED IN MOUNT FOREST
Wellington [128 words] 10/29/2025 9:45am (0 image)
A Toronto resident has been charged with nine offences following an identity fraud attempt in Mount Forest. On October 28th, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, the Wellington County OPP, received a report from a local bank, suggesting the accused was attempting to use false documents to open a bank account. As a result of the investigation, Sukhvinder SINGH, a...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP LAY CHARGES IN LOCAL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FRAUD CASE
Nottawasaga [175 words] 10/28/2025 9:50am (1 image)
As a result of a lengthy police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation in Essa Township. The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded a fraud investigation that began on May 14, 2025, following a report from a local mi...
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INDIVIDUAL CHARGED AFTER FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Essex [177 words] 10/24/2025 8:55am (0 image)
An Essex man has been charged as a result of several fraud investigations on Pelee Island. It was reported by two victims to the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) that between April 4, 2025, and August 11, 2025, the victims were defrauded after hiring a local plumber to complete work. As a result of the investigation, Heath ROWLEY, 29 years-of-age from Essex, h...
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SPEEDING TICKET PHISHING SCAM RESULTS IN LOSS OF $120
Quinte West [63 words] 10/10/2025 8:15am (0 image)
The Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to warn the public regarding text messages claiming the recipient has outstanding driving-related fines. On Wednesday October 8, 2025, the Quinte West OPP received a complaint of fraud where the victim paid $120 after receiving a text message warning of a driver's licence suspension if the fine wasn't paid immediately....
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VICTIM OF FRAUD CONTACTS OPP
Peterborough [237 words] 10/6/2025 10:55am (0 image)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received a report of a fraud that has taken place in the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township. On Friday October 3, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual reporting that they had become the victim of a fraud. The victim stated that they had been con...
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DISTURBANCE AT MUSIC FESTIVAL LEADS TO CHARGES
South Bruce [161 words] 9/25/2025 3:45pm (0 image)
On August 23, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend long music festival. Officers were flagged down by site staff about a confrontation involving attendants. It is alleged that a pair of individuals deliberately exposed their genitals to a group of c...
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STOLEN TRACTOR FROM SOUTH BRUCE
South Bruce [103 words] 9/24/2025 11:30am (1 image)
On September 15, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud involving the sale of a tractor from an address along Concession 2 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The victim made arrangements for the sale of the tractor, only to discover that after it was transported from the location, that the method of transaction was fraudulent. Th...
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OPP LAYS CHARGES IN DRIVEWAY PAVING FRAUD
Orillia [151 words] 9/22/2025 1:26pm (0 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) has laid criminal charges against two individuals following an investigation into driveway paving fraud spanning several regions across Ontario. The investigation, led by the OPP ARB Economic Crimes and Corruption Unit, included support from the OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, the OPP Integrated Fraud Awarenes...
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ONLINE CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTMENT FRAUD RESULTS IN $130,000 LOSS
Huron [141 words] 9/22/2025 1:00pm (1 image)
The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent report of fraud in Central Huron. Total loss from the fraud is reported to be $130,000 in Canadian funds. On August 30th, 2025, Huron OPP was contacted by a 55-year-old Central Huron resident who reported losing $130,000 in an internet investment scam between June 2025 and August 2025. The victim explaine...
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INVESTMENT FRAUD IN SOUTH HURON
Huron [122 words] 9/22/2025 12:25pm (1 image)
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took place in South Huron. On September 16, 2025, Huron OPP received information about an online fraud in South Huron where a 48-year-old victim lost $49,000 U.S. between April 2025 and September 2025. Police were advised that the victim met the suspect on a popular online communication applicati...
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INDIVIDUAL CHARGED WITH FRAUD
Lanark [99 words] 9/19/2025 10:10am (0 image)
A resident of Mississippi Mills Township has been charged with fraud. The Lanark County OPP and Lanark County OPP Crime unit began an investigation in November of 2024 after a local business was alerted to several suspicious transactions over a 15-month period beginning in August of 2022. On September 18, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Eileen Campb...
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PERSONS CHARGED FOLLOWING FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Northumberland [192 words] 9/19/2025 10:10am (1 image)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged several individuals following a fraud investigation. On March 13, 2025, police were contacted by a representative of Community Care Northumberland regarding funds allegedly misappropriated by a former employee. The organization reported that approximately $140,000 had been transferred to unaut...
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CALEDON MAJOR CRIME UNIT LAYS CHARGES IN FABRICATED CARJACKING INVESTIGATION
Caledon [215 words] 9/18/2025 4:00pm (1 image)
Members from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against five individuals following an investigation into a carjacking. In the early hours of September 9, 2025, officers from the Caledon OPP received a report of a carjacking in the area of Old School Road and Heritage Road, in the Town of Caledon. It was alleged that four suspects, tw...
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BANKING FRAUD IN WELLINGTON COUNTY
Wellington [98 words] 9/18/2025 11:50am (0 image)
Public Beware (CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) - A local resident is out $5,000 following a phone call with their "bank". On September 17, 2025, at approximately 9:45 am, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public that was defrauded through a phone call. The victim received a phone call from an unknown person, claiming to be an employee of...
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MISSISSAUGA RESIDENT CHARGED FOLLOWING CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATION
Orillia [129 words] 9/18/2025 10:01am (0 image)
A Mississauga resident is facing criminal charges following a cybercrime investigation. In May 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cybercrime Investigations Team (CIT) launched an investigation into fraudulent activity used to access cryptocurrency accounts. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, OPP CIT members executed a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga, where inve...
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CRIMINAL CHARGES LAID IN SPORTS BETTING INVESTIGATION
Thunder Bay [220 words] 9/18/2025 9:56am (0 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has laid charges against two individuals in connection with suspicious Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) PROLINE sports betting activity in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the IEB, attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), was cont...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION IN TILLSONBURG
Oxford [118 words] 9/17/2025 12:05pm (0 image)
The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an online fraud, in the Town of Tillsonburg. On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, members of the Oxford OPP received a report from a member of the public that they were defrauded through an online job advertisement. The victim reports learning about a work from home job opportunity thro...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGES
Northumberland [140 words] 9/17/2025 10:35am (0 image)
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a fraud in progress. On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 am, OPP were notified that a person was attempting to open an account at a financial institution on Front Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The representative believed the indivi...
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POLICE WARN PUBLIC AFTER ERIN COUPLE SCAMMED OUT OF $57,000
Wellington [110 words] 9/16/2025 11:25am (0 image)
On September 10th, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud involving a suspicious person claiming to be a contractor. A couple in Erin had been contacted by the unknown individual claiming to be a contractor, who advised urgent repairs were needed to their chimney and foundation. Trusting the individua...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP MAKE AN ARREST FOLLOWING A FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Nottawasaga [183 words] 9/12/2025 10:50am (1 image)
As a result of a police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation. On September 11 2025, shortly before 4:00 pm officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 2 Queen Street South, in the Town of New Tecumseth. The complainant advised off...
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POLICE WARN PUBLIC TO BE AWARE OF ONLINE MARKETPLACE SCAMS
Wellington [133 words] 9/12/2025 9:55am (0 image)
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents after a marketplace scam resulted in significant financial loss for a local resident. At approximately 2:00 pm, on September 11, 2025, the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a fraud at an address in Mapleton Township. The investigation determined that the victim was searching for...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE FOR DRIVER
Middlesex [155 words] 9/9/2025 10:50am (0 image)
Traffic stop results in drug trafficking charge for driver. On September 8, 2025, at 2:27 pm, a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. Investigation revealed the driver was suspended. The driver was placed under arrest, at which...
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-UPDATE #1- IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY SECOND COUNTS Police Investigate Third Incident This Week
Haldimand [136 words] 9/5/2025 2:40pm (0 image)
-UPDATE #1- IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY SECOND COUNTS Police Investigate Third Incident This Week (HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) - A third incident of an Emergency Fraud Call (swatting) in Haldimand County is being investigated. Members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence on Haldimand Road 53 near Jarvis on September 4, 2025, at approxima...
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TWO ACCUSED FACE 130 CRIMINAL CHARGES IN PROVINCE-WIDE DISTRACTION THEFT INVESTIGATION
Nottawasaga [280 words] 9/5/2025 8:16am (1 image)
An investigation into distraction thefts across Ontario has resulted in two individuals facing a total of 130 charges in relation to the thefts. In the spring of 2025, the Ontario Province Police (OPP) Central Region Crime Unit identified a pattern of criminal activity that began in October 2024. The investigation, named Project Final, was led by the Nottawa...
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THEFT INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN TWO ARRESTS - 10 Criminal Charges Laid
Wellington [187 words] 9/4/2025 9:00am (0 image)
THEFT INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN TWO ARRESTS 10 Criminal Charges Laid (CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrests two suspects in connection with a theft at local bank. On September 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 pm, the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft at a local bank within Centre Wellington Township, with the two...
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LOCAL RESIDENT DEFRAUDED OF $8,500 IN ONLINE SCAM
Norfolk [228 words] 9/2/2025 1:25pm (0 image)
Police are investigating after a local resident was deceived by an online employment scam. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 10:12 am, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of fraud at an address in Courtland. The investigation revealed that the victim had responded to an online advertisement suggesting easy online work fo...
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BANK CARD SCAM IN HURON COUNTY
Huron [158 words] 8/27/2025 7:35pm (1 image)
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took advantage of a Huron County teenager. A 19-year-old Central Huron teen received a phone call on August 5th, 2025, from someone stating that they worked at the teen's banking institution and needed to send someone to pick up her bank cards as they had been compromised. A male individual arri...
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NEARLY 100K LOST IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM
South Bruce [120 words] 8/27/2025 10:15am (0 image)
On August 26, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Kincardine, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud. Investigation revealed that over the past few months, the victim made a series of transactions amounting to approximately $95,000 through a cryptocurrency trading website. The victim convers...
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FRAUD INVESTIGATION AMONG WEEKEND RECAP
Northumberland [376 words] 8/26/2025 11:05am (0 image)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating several incidents, including a fraud involving the impersonation of police. On August 22, 2025, the OPP received a report from a Northumberland resident who had been contacted by someone claiming to be from their financial institution. The caller advised that the victim's bank...
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OPP INVESTIGATING $20,00 FRAUD IN TEMISKAMING SHORES
Temiskaming [88 words] 8/25/2025 9:45am (1 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a report of fraud involving more than $20,000 in tools obtained from a local business. In January and February 2025, orders were placed with a business in Temiskaming Shores using fraudulent payment information. The items were later picked up, and the transactions were flagged as fraudulent. Investigators have obt...
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UPDATE #1 - OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD - Two Additional People Arrested
Prince Edward [232 words] 8/22/2025 9:40am (0 image)
-UPDATE #1- OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD Two Additional People Arrested (PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) - Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam. In October 2024, the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began the investigating an incident in which an indivi...
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INDIVIDUAL LOSES $500,000 IN INVESTMENT SCAM
Wellington [104 words] 8/21/2025 3:45pm (0 image)
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents about online fraud after a local resident fell victim. On August 18, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am, the Wellington OPP received a report from an Arthur resident who lost $500,000 in an online investment scam. The victim began to invest with an online investment firm, in February of th...
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OPP CHARGE THREE PEOPLE IN RELATION TO ONLINE FRAUD
Prince Edward [261 words] 8/15/2025 2:00pm (0 image)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in relation to a year-long investigation into an online fraud scam. In October 2024, Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call where the victim had been defrauded for over $100,000 in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The year-long investigation continued with the assistance of the Prince Edward County OPP Cri...
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GRANDPARENT SCAM REPORTED IN SIMCOE
Norfolk [129 words] 8/15/2025 11:05am (0 image)
The Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents after a grandparent scam resulted in a significant financial loss for a local resident. At approximately 6:06 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Norfolk County OPP responded to a report of fraud at a Simcoe address. The investigation determined that the victim received a phone c...
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$10,000 FRAUD INVESTIGATION IN MIDDLESEX CENTRE
Middlesex [193 words] 8/14/2025 9:55am (0 image)
Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police investigating a fraud occurrence in Middlesex Centre. On August 13, 2025, at 2:51 pm, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a fraud. Investigation revealed the victim received an unsolicited phone call indicating their credit card had...
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NOTTAWASAGA OPP MAKE AN ARREST FOLLOWING A FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Nottawasaga [204 words] 8/13/2025 9:00am (1 image)
As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged an individual in connection to a fraud investigation. On August 12 2025, shortly after 12:30 pm officers were dispatched to a fraud incident located at 4 King Street North, in Alliston. The complainant advised officers that t...
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-UPDATE #1- ONE PERSON CHARGED AFTER FRAUD INVESTIGATION Accused Re-arrested After Further Investigation
Temiskaming [174 words] 7/30/2025 7:45am (0 image)
-UPDATE #1- ONE PERSON CHARGED AFTER FRAUD INVESTIGATION Accused Re-arrested After Further Investigation (TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) - One person has been arrested and charged after an investigation where a local victim was defrauded. On February 25, 2025, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were advised of a fraud where the victim, from Temisk...
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ELDERLY INDIVIDUAL LOSES $24,500 TO ONLINE FRAUD
Wellington [189 words] 7/29/2025 11:45am (0 image)
The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents about online fraud after a local resident fell victim. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, the Wellington County OPP received a report from a Rockwood resident who lost $24,500 in an online fraud scam. The victim was experiencing computer issues and turned to an online chatbot fo...
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POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST - Arrest warrant executed, wanted, prolific offender located
Lennox & Addington [193 words] 7/25/2025 2:30pm (0 image)
POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST Arrest warrant executed, wanted, prolific offender located (STONE MILLS TOWNSHIP, ON) - An arrest warrant executed in Stone Mills Township has led to a wanted male facing charges. On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, officers from the Emergency Response Team (ERT) along with officers...
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IDENTITY FRAUD AND AMMUNITION SEIZURE – RECAP
Northumberland [347 words] 7/24/2025 8:35am (1 image)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several incidents, including a traffic stop that led to multiple charges involving public mischief and prohibited driving. Campbellford - Assault Investigation On July 22, 2025, shortly after 3:00 pm, officers responded to a report of an earlier altercation at a location...
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-UPDATE #1- COLLISION SENDS OFFICER TO HOSPITAL (Accused Identified)
Elgin [215 words] 7/21/2025 11:35am (0 image)
-UPDATE #1- COLLISION SENDS OFFICER TO HOSPITAL (Accused Identified) (ELGIN COUNTY, ON) - Elgin OPP investigating a collision that sent on-duty officer to hospital with serious injuries. On July 20, 2025, at 10:45 am, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety division (HSD), observed a suspicious vehicle travelling on Highway 3 in Elgin County, at which time a traf...
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MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES & NUMEROUS CHARGES FOR ELLIOT LAKE MAN AGAIN
East Algoma [252 words] 7/19/2025 2:55pm (0 image)
Police arrest man again after multiple separate occurrences reported. On July 16, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called by a U-Haul depot stated a person did not pay his bill and failed to return the rented trailer. Police later located the trailer which was returned to the depot and the man was arrested and charged. On July 17, 2025, the same man...
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INDIVIDUAL LOSES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO ROMANCE SCAM
Oxford [82 words] 7/15/2025 2:35pm (0 image)
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...
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IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
Peterborough [266 words] 7/14/2025 12:45pm (2 images)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest relating to a 'moving' scam. On Sunday July 13, 2025, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual who was in the process of moving to Peterborough. The caller advised that they had hired a mover who originally quoted a price that seemed too g...
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POLICE CHARGE LOCAL WOMAN IN RELATION TO COUNTERFEIT MONEY
Bracebridge [107 words] 7/14/2025 10:40am (0 image)
The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local woman after investigating incidents involving counterfeit money. Between June 30 and July 8, 2025, Bracebridge OPP officers received several reports that a person was passing counterfeit money at several locations in the town of Gravenhurst. With the assistance of the public, police were able...
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ELDERLY FRAUD VICTIM GETS MONEY BACK: Correction - value of the fraud corrected
Rainy River District [31 words] 7/11/2025 8:50pm (0 image)
A correction has been issued and the article now reads "The victim attended a local bank, and wire transferred a six-digit quantity of money into a bank in the UK."...
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ELDERLY FRAUD VICTIM GETS MONEY BACK FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL MULTI-AGENCY INTERVENTION
Rainy River District [253 words] 7/11/2025 11:30am (0 image)
An elderly fraud victim can rest easy now after multiple law enforcement agencies in Europe and North America worked together to intercept a fraudulent money transfer that drained their life savings. On June 23, 2025, the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 911 call from an elderly resident who thought they had just l...
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GREY BRUCE OPP MAKE ARRESTS IN GRANDPARENT SCAM
Grey Bruce [232 words] 7/3/2025 2:40pm (0 image)
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in connection with an attempted "grandparent scam" targeting a vulnerable senior in the Township of Chatsworth. On June 24, 2025, a local 95-year-old resident received a phone call from a male claiming to be her grandson in distress, followed by another male posing as a lawyer. The suspects attempted...
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North York Resident Arrested in Livestock Fraud Investigation by OPP
Southern Georgian Bay [201 words] 7/3/2025 12:46pm (1 image)
A livestock fraud investigation originating in Tay Township has resulted in livestock related fraud charges for a North York resident. Members of the Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the [Ontario Provincial Police](https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=125&lng=en) (OPP) initiated a fraud investigation in February 2025 in relation to a complaint involving tr...
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FALSE IDENTIFICATION LEADS TO ARREST
South Bruce [128 words] 7/3/2025 8:20am (0 image)
On July 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person at a business along McNab Street in Walkerton, Municipality of Brockton. Police attended and learned that the individual was attempting to complete a driving test while using an identification that did not match their appearance; they were subsequ...
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DUFFERIN OPP HIGHLIGHTS GROWING DEEPFAKE VIDEO THREAT
Dufferin [267 words] 6/24/2025 10:55am (1 image)
The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), is reminding local residents to stay alert to evolving fraud tactics, particularly those involving the use of deepfake technology. The CAFC has seen a notable increase in reports where fraudsters are using deepfake videos to impersonate well-known pub...
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BRANT OPP WEEK IN REVIEW
Brant [384 words] 6/21/2025 2:25pm (0 image)
June 16 - June 20 INDIVIDUAL CHARGED FOLLOWING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION (BRANT COUNTY, ON) - On June 17, 2025, at approximately 7:34 pm, the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in the County of Brant, to a reported assault involving intimate partners. As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old from Brant Cou...
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ROAD RAGE INCIDENT AMONG RECAP
Northumberland [739 words] 6/13/2025 12:40pm (0 image)
Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a number of charges in unrelated incidents recently. In April 2025, police received a report regarding an online fraud where a Township of Cramahe resident was subject to a romance scam between November 2024 and March 2025. A quantity of cash had been provided to an individual and...
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ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO DISTRACTION THEFTS
Nottawasaga [105 words] 6/6/2025 2:55pm (1 image)
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Intelligence Unit and the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), have arrested an individual in connection with a series of distraction thefts in the Nottawasaga and surrounding areas. On June 6, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Alliston, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Pime...