An Exeter business was scammed out of practically $10,000 this week.
On December 28, it was reported that an worker on the business had acquired a textual content from somebody claiming to be their supervisor. The ‘supervisor’ instructed the worker to gather all on web site money and deposit it in a Bitcoin machine in London.
The worker was instructed to be discreet and deposited $9,800. After following up with their supervisors, the worker found that they’d been scammed.
Victims of fraud are requested to contact OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report it. You may also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, name 1-(888)-495-8501 or go online to antifraudcentre.ca