| Toronto Police Service News Release |  |
Friday, July 26, 2013 - 2:54 PM
31 Division: 416-808-3100
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an investigation into a fraud targeting elderly people.
It is reported that:
- the suspect contacts the victim by telephone and poses as a relative
- the suspect asks to borrow money, stating that it is required immediately
- the suspect asks for the money to be sent using UPS overnight shipping
- the suspect sends an accomplice to pick up the money
The public is advised to be aware of this type of fraud and to be cautious when contacted by anyone making a similar request.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Ashley Holman, 31 Division
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