OPP INVESTIGATING ONLINE POULTRY SCAM IN KAWARTHA LAKES
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Public Warned to Use Caution When Purchasing Items via Social Media Groups
(KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) - The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent online fraud occurrence and is warning the community to remain vigilant when purchasing livestock or goods through social media platforms.
The investigation began after a local resident reported being defrauded while attempting to purchase poultry online. The suspect utilized a local Facebook buy-and-sell group under the profile name “Thomas Daystar.”
The victim agreed to purchase three Black Copper Marans chickens and sent an e-transfer of $60 to the suspect. The buyer was instructed to pick up the livestock at an address on Chambers Road in Fenelon Township. Upon arriving at the location, the victim discovered the address was unrelated to the suspect and realized they had been defrauded.
The fraudulent post has since been removed from the Facebook group, and police are actively working to identify the individual(s) behind the profile.