Emergency scam targeting Essex County once again

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Once again, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding the public to be vigilant and always verify information after residents from the Kingsville and Leamington areas have reported multiple incidents of the emergency scam to police over the past two days.

These circulating scams are referred to as Emergency Scams, or sometimes “Grandparent” or “Grandchild” scams. These scams usually involve a phone call to the victim claiming that a loved one is in trouble either with the police or courts and some form of payment is required to help them out.

The OPP encourages the public to stay educated and informed to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. Knowledge is power.

If you have been targeted by this fraud call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Little Black Book of Scams,