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Fraudulent Activity
The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents and businesses to be aware of scams as we get into the holiday season.
In this case, a local business was contacted to purchase advertising in a “children’s activity guide” to support Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). PRHC has indicated that they do not have any affiliation with the group or any such publication.
Officers in the Fraud Unit say the business did the right thing by contacting the hospital to see if this was a project in which they were involved.
This type of incident can also be reported through the online reporting portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting.
Other tips to protect yourself and your business:
- If you are not comfortable, end the contact
- Report the incident to your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- Take time to do research
- Talk to trusted sources
For more tips and information go to: www.peterboroughpolice.com/fraud
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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