Break-ins and Internet Fraud

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BREAK-INS

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) – Bruce Peninsula OPP would remind local residents that removing valuables from cottages is paying off. To date Bruce Peninsula OPP has investigated 43 break-ins on the peninsula since January 2010. Of the 43 entries only 13 reported the theft of property. Items taken include electronics, liquor, jewellery, cash and food. Other items include firearms, an outboard motor several hand tools and bicycles.

Police are concerned that in two entries firearms were taken. Fortunately in both cases the owners had the guns properly stored.

Bruce Peninsula OPP would remind everyone that the Canadian Firearms Act requires all guns to be properly stored for safety. Remember, officers will ask about weapon storage should you call reporting a break-in and theft.

INTERNET FRAUD

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) – The internet is a great tool but it has also become a method for criminals to defraud people of their money or property anonymously. Several scams currently making their rounds involve identity theft. Criminals are identifying themselves as a financial institution offering services or as the government offering a tax refund. In each case the victims are being asked for personal identification numbers or credit card numbers. Be suspicious of all unsolicited e-mails. If the person e-mailing is asking for identification information or credit card information, it may be a scam.

Contact PHONEBUSTERS at 1-888-495-8501 for current scams or to check if the person contacting you is a legitimate business.

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Tuesday, April 06, 2010