Collingwood 5/26/2026 1:35pm
COLLINGWOOD OPP REMINDS RESIDENTS TO STAY ALERT AFTER GIFT CARD FRAUD INVESTIGATION
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(COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fraud occurrence. The investigation involves a suspect manipulating the victim into believing that local banks are stealing their money and convincing them to purchase gift cards as a means of keeping their funds “safe.”
- Individuals encouraging you to keep the situation secret or not speak with family, friends, or financial institutions
- Requests to purchase gift cards and provide the codes as a form of payment
- Situations involving pressure or urgency, including being told to act immediately or remain on the phone while making purchases
- Claims that your money or bank account is at risk, along with instructions to move or “protect” your funds
- Being told to purchase a new phone or computer or to communicate through a specific platform