South Bruce OPP have issued another warning about online relationships, after discovering a Kincardine resident was defrauded for thousands of dollars.
Police responded to a Kincardine address on Wednesday for a report of fraud. According to OPP, investigation revealed that over the course of around five years, the victim sent over $100,000 to an individual they had conversed with online.
The victim finally became suspicious after they had received a letter threatening their arrest if further funds were not sent.
The investigation has been passed over to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.
Police urge residents to be extremely cautious when engaging in online relationships, business ventures, or investments opportunities and remind people to verify any unsolicited requests before providing personal information.
For more information on fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.
