Scams. Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo courtesy of WPS)Scams. Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo courtesy of WPS)
Midwestern

Bruce County resident loses thousands to CRA scam

South Bruce OPP are investigating after a resident in the Municipality of Kincardine fell victim to a scam.

Police were told yesterday that the victim got a phone call allegedly from "Revenue Canada" regarding an overdue amount owing and payment by Bitcoin was demanded.

The scam was successful as $4,000 was sent to the con artist.

Tech-savvy scammers use technology to create very convincing schemes to trick you into sending them money, so people need to verify any unsolicited contact.

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