Failure to Comply
A 40 year old St. Thomas woman has been charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order after we were notified by probation that she had failed to attend a court ordered program. A warrant for her arrest has been requested. ST26000618
Stolen Vehicle
St. Thomas police are investigating the report of a stolen vehicle. On Monday, the owner of a 2009 Grey Nissan Sentra called police to report it stolen. It was reported that the vehicle was parked at an address on Confederation Drive, Saturday evening and when returning to the car on Sunday, it was no longer there. This remains under investigation. ST26000621
Fraud
On Monday, separate incidents of fraud were reported to police. In the first, a local resident received a phone call from an individual claiming to represent both their bank and the RCMP. The victim was instructed to purchase gift cards and provide the PIN numbers from the back of the cards. ST26000628
The second incident involved fraudulent accounts being opened using the personal information of a deceased individual’s estate. ST26000629
Both incidents remain under investigation.
Fraud Prevention Reminder:
The St. Thomas Police Service reminds residents to remain vigilant and consider the following tips to protect themselves from fraud:
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Always speak with a trusted family member or friend before sending money or sharing personal information.
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Be cautious of job offers or financial requests received through messaging apps such as WhatsApp.
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Legitimate employers do not ask you to invest your own money.
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No legitimate organization (including banks or police) will ever ask you to purchase gift cards or provide gift card PIN numbers.
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Stay informed about current scams by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.