Public Advisory, Fraud Alert

 

Public Advisory,
Fraud Alert

Broadcast time: 10:41 AM
Date: Thursday, Jan 26, 2023
Unit: 11 Division
Phone: 4168081100
Case #: N/A

 The Toronto Police Service would like to alert the public to a fraud targeting members of the public in the Toronto area.

It is reported that:

• the victim receives a phone call from a person claiming to be affiliated with police
• they are asked to assist police with arresting suspects for a crime in the area
• they are asked to collect money that is in their home
• they may also be asked to attend a bank and withdraw an amount of money
• they are asked to leave money outside the residence and not to look out any windows
• the money is then taken by the offenders

The Toronto Police Service is requesting anyone who receives this type of call or solicitation to contact police. Police will never contact members of the public and request cash or send someone to their home to pick up money.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Laura Brabant for Detective Constable Kim Seguin