Two Scam Incidents Totalling $13,000 In Losses Hits Peterborough, Police Reminds Community To Be Cautious

The Peterborough Police Service has received reports of two scams totalling $13,000 that have surfaced in the community as stated on Wednesday.

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Officers are investigating after a business owner reported suspicious credit card purchases for about $4,000 worth of products being made.

In another case, a resident was scammed out of over $9,000 when they were informed their computer had been compromised.  The resident was asked to send money in Bitcoin to fix the problem. 

Frauds can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Anyone victimized by a scam can call 705-876-1122 or complete a report online.

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