The Owen Sound Transportation Company is warning about a scam that impersonates the website for its ferry services.
Locally, the company operates the Chi-Cheemaun, which ferries passengers and their vehicles from Tobermory to South Baymouth Manitoulin Island.
They say, “A fake website, www.ontarioferries.org, is currently impersonating our organization. This website is not affiliated with the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) or our ferry services.”
They say, “Any information or services found on it are not official or legitimate,” and add, “Do not use this fake website for any purpose, including booking ferry services or providing personal or financial information.”
They say if you encounter the website, don’t click any links or enter any personal details or financial information.
They add, if you made a reservation through the fake website, you have not booked with OSTC.
They say to contact their reservation line to rebook your service.
Owen Sound Transportation Company’s official information:
Website: www.ontarioferries.com
Reservations:
Chi-Cheemaun (Tobermory | Manitoulin Island): 1-800-265-3163
Pelee Island Ferries: 1-800-661-2220
Niska (Moosonee | Moose Factory Island): 1-705-658-4335
They note, if you have been affected or believe you have been a victim of a scam related to the fake website, you’re encouraged to report it immediately to the following:
Financial Institution: Contact your financial institution to file a dispute.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 or Canada.ca/Fraud
Local Police Service: Contact your local police department.
The Owen Sound Transportation Company says, “We are working to have this fraudulent website removed.”