OPP warn of fraudster impersonating Service Ontario
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Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents in Carleton Place and the surrounding area of a fraudster going around impersonating a Service Ontario employee, attempting to trick homeowners into handing over large sums of money.
Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents in Carleton Place and the surrounding area of a fraudster going around impersonating a Service Ontario employee, attempting to trick homeowners into handing over large sums of money.
A man was reported going door-to-door in the Sarah Street area in Carleton Place, telling residents there is a lien on their property. He claims to be a lawyer with Service Ontario and offers to help remove the lien if the homeowner pays a fee up front.
The man provides a realistic looking receipt to intended victims to add legitimacy to the scam, police say.
Police did not provide a description of the man, but were very clear: this individual does not work with Service Ontario.
"If you encounter this individual or anyone making such a claim, ask them to leave," OPP said. "When in doubt, contact Service Ontario directly."
Police issued the warning about this particular scam Tuesday, but have cautioned residents in eastern Ontario about door-to-door scammers before.
