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Frauds and Scams Here is some information on frauds and scams that have been and may still be active in Smiths Falls. This information is meant only as a helpful resource and details of each fraud or scam may vary or completely change from one incident to the next. For more a comprehensive list of Frauds and Scams, see the Fraud and Scam Prevention and Information section on our Crime Prevention Links page.
Scammers will call pretending to be from Microsoft. The scammer will claim your computer is full of viruses and offer
to repair it remotely. The scammer will then walk you through steps so he can gain access to your computer
at which time he will then appear to remove your viruses. After this the scammer will offer virus protection
plans for various fees. See Snopes.com for more information.
If you receive an email from a friend, family member or acquaintance asking for money to help them out of a
desperate situation, be warned it may be a scam.
For more information, read Fraud Alert - Email Scam - Robbed while traveling abroad.
This phone scam usually targets elderly citizens and involves the scammer trying to convince the victim they
are a relative in need of money for bail.
For more information, read Fraud Alert - Family phone scam. |
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Scammers are using online buy and sell websites to defraud victims into buying vehicles that never arrive.
Residents are warned to be cautious of any purchases online.
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