During the past week, the Killaloe OPP have responded to two fraud complaints involving the sharing of personal information. The OPP wants the community to become “Fraud Savvy.” Never give personal information by phone unless you have initiated the contact.
Don’t try, don’t buy, and don’t reply to spam or banking requests.
Carry only the identification you need. Put other important identification documents in a safe place. Shred unneeded documents with personal information.
For more information please visit www.opp.ca or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca
Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
In the event you are reporting an occurrence that does not require immediate police assistance please call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to speak to someone at the Killaloe Detachment contact 613-757-2600.
Yarmel, C. (2018, Dec.11) OPP – Killaloe OPP Weekly Media Release December 3, 2018 – December 10, 2018 [News release].
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