(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – Haldimand County OPP are warning the public to be alert after a county resident lost $65,000 in an online trading investment scam. On September 13, 2024, Haldimand detachment of the the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a fraud complaint. OPP said the victim registered for what appeared to be a legitimate online trading website in July 2024. Soon after creating the online account, the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be a financial advisor who convinced them to increase their investments. Over time, further recommended investments were made and to withdraw funds, a brokerage fee was demanded. Realizing they had been scammed, with an approximate dollar value of $65,000 lost, the victim contacted police. OPP said frauds and scams are attempted daily…
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