Toronto Police Service
News Release
Public Safety Alert, Moving-company scams
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 1:31 PM
55 Division: 416-808-5500
The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public about a series of moving-company scams.
It is reported that:
- advertisements were placed on several online sites such as Kijiji and Craigslist
- victims responding to the ads were directed to sales staff
- a verbal contract was made to hire a moving van and movers
- typically, the movers arrive and have their victims sign a "receipt" that is, in actuality, a new contract with a different payment schedule and rate
- the movers then load property but refuse to offload it until the victims honour the contract and pay the higher fees
The public is reminded to be more aware of the potential for fraudulent activities when agreeing to contracts.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Keri Frenandes at keri.fernandes@torontopolice.on.ca or Detective Vicki Westervelt atvicki.westervelt@torontopolice.on.ca, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), orLeave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Todd Flanders, 55 Division
Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) is made up of community volunteers and police service representatives from the 51 Division’s geographic area. The membership of the CPLC reflects the unique and diverse population served by 51 Division. Participants on committees include community representatives from racial, cultural or linguistic groups, social agencies, businesses, tenant associations, schools, places of worship, gender, youth and socio-economic status.
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