(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Central Region have regrettably seen an increase in internet related frauds which often begin as innocent long distance relationships and end with large sums of money being electronically sent, never to be seen again.
This faceless interaction is very disturbing as police have learned of life savings being sent to assist in trying to get someone to Canada or as in some cases, the ploy is focused upon them being detained at an entry point or Border Crossing where entry is denied to an unpaid fine.
The OPP strongly warn against long distance relationships that evolve from the internet. Giving specific details about yourself is not only dangerous, it equips an unknown person, who often misrepresents himself or herself in such a way that they are able to pull heartstrings in order to get to your purse strings. Once money is transferred or sent it is gone and cannot be replaced. These fraudsters are very good at what they do and are very convincing. The OPP suggests that you need to ask yourself, is this too good to be true?” because in most cases
