OPP are investigating a cryptocurrency fraud in Arran-Elderslie.
They say on Tuesday (Feb 4) South Bruce OPP received a call and began an investigation that found over the course of a year, the victim made a series of transactions amounting to about $35,000 through a so-called cryptocurrency investment company.
The victim stumbled upon this investment company through an online advertisement, where they later conversed with an individual on numerous occasions to facilitate the transactions.
Once the victim became suspicious of the legitimacy of the company and declined to send additional funds, they were locked out of their account.
OPP are urging people to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments.
For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca
The South Bruce OPP are requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.