The OPP is warning about a computer scam to steal your money from an individual posing as an undercover officer.
On January 31 Nipissing West OPP began a fraud investigation in Markstay-Warren, west of Sturgeon Falls.
A victim was misled into believing their computer had been compromised, including bank accounts, and was under a criminal investigation by police. To protect their funds from being frozen, the individual was directed to withdraw all money in cash, not exceeding $5,000 from various financial institutions and provided the funds to an undercover officer, at a specific location.
The money was promised to be deposited into a trust account by police during the investigation.
The individual claiming to be an undercover officer, was continuously talking on the phone, driving a newer black Ford Expedition and was described as:
- Male of East Indian descent
- Middle age
- Wearing black clothing
If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
