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UNCOVERING FRAUD - OUR FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

March is Fraud Prevention Month

(MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for North Simcoe residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

What is the CAFC?

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is a national police service that gathers information on fraud that is happening across Canada and use this information to assists Police of Jurisdiction with enforcement and prevention efforts. The CAFC is jointly managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Competition Bureau of Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police.

What does the CAFC do?

Fraud is significantly underreported in Canada, with conservative estimates putting reporting to the CAFC at only 5-10% of incidents. There are many reasons for under reporting to the CAFC, including victims knowing where and what to report to victims being to ashamed or embarrassed to report.

Here are some of the reason the CAFC wants you to report.

Educating the public

The CAFC use the information it collects to alerts Canadians about common fraud types. We send fraud warnings out through:

Social media campaigns
Public outreach initiatives
An intake unit for direct contact
Website and media outlets
If we don't know a fraud is happening we can't warn other Canadians

Supporting Canadians

Fraud affects everyone differently, and victims need tailored support. The CAFC's intake and victim engagement team works one-on-one with victims to:

let them know they are not alone, fraud is rampant
provide resources to stop ongoing fraud
share steps to protect their identity from future attacks
Supporting investigations

The information the CAFC collects plays a vital role in supporting law enforcement investigations by:

proving the missing piece of the puzzle
linking suspect information across reports from victims nationwide
identifying new fraud trends to share with Canadians, preventing further harm
The fraud you report might provide crucial details law enforcement needs to advance their investigations or uncover new types of fraud requiring public awareness.

Visit the CAFC's #FPM2025 page on our website which also includes the top 10 frauds in 2024: Fraud Prevention Month 2025

Please share this bulletin to help spread awareness!

Thank you,

CAFC Team

partners@antifraudcentre.ca

Fraud: Recognize. Reject. Report.

#kNOwFraud



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Tay Township Resident Arrested after OPP Execute Search Warrant on Waverly Address

Cocaine, Pills, Cash & Vehicles / Property Seized

(MIDLAND, ON) - As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Southern Georgian Bay and Orillia Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Highway 93 Waverly, Tay Township residential address at approximately 11:00 a.m. March 21, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), seized a considerable quantity of a drug like substances believed to be Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Codeine pills, over $28,000 Canadian currency, 2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 Mercedes C300, a conducted energy weapon (CEW) along with cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia. (See attached photographs).

Also seized was approximately $25,000 in high end purses, bags, clothing and jewelry alleged to have been obtained by the proceeds of crime.

Investigators have arrested and charged a 40 year old female of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and who was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025.

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada (three counts)
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Media Officer

Provincial Constable David Hobson

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T-705-733-5440 E- david.hobson@opp.ca

Social Media OPP Central Region X / OPP Central Region Facebook / OPP Central Region Instagram

March is Fraud Prevention Month

(MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for North Simcoe residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

We are excited to share the 2025 Show Me the Fraud Toolkit created by the CAFC. This resource is designed to support fraud awareness efforts by providing educational materials and messaging to help protect Canadians from fraud.

The toolkit includes: (See attached document)

· New technology and fraud

· Most common frauds and statistics

· Warning signs and how to protect yourself

· Be cyber secure and fraud aware checklists

We encourage you to use and share these resources with your networks to assist with the collective fight against fraud.

Fraud Prevention Month isn't quite done yet - Lets continue to use #FPM2025 on all of our social media posts!

Icebreaking near Midland, Ontario
From: Canadian Coast Guard

News release
March 21, 2025

Sarnia, Ontario - The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Midland, Ontario that the CCGS Amundsen will carry out icebreaking operations in the Georgian Bay area on or around March 25, 2025. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement.

It is recommended that all traffic on the ice, including pedestrians, fishers, snowmobilers, and all-terrain vehicle operators, leave the ice during icebreaking operations. The ice may move, creating a real danger for anyone on it. Additionally, plan activities carefully and use extreme caution after operations are complete as the ice will remain unstable even once the icebreaker has left the area.

Icebreaking on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways is delivered through close co-operation between the Canadian and United States Coast Guards. By working together, the two Coast Guards ensure scheduled vessel traffic can move through the shipping channels and in and out of community harbours. Vessels will be assigned as needed to provide this service.

The date and assets are subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

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FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay Detachment DATE: March 19, 2025

UPDATE I - OPP Investigators Seeking Assistance In Midland Inappropriate Interaction Investigation

Incident Upgraded to Attempted Abduction

As the investigation into the alleged incident progresses, investigators have upgraded the incident to an attempted abduction. Investigators advise that the teenage female victim was initially assaulted and the unknown male attempted to gain control of the victim and force her into the suspect vehicle.

Investigators are asking that if you were driving in the area and have dashcam video or if a community member has information about this crime #E250309804 or has home security video to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your anonymous information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/submit-a-tip/submit-a-tip. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on X or Facebook.

The OPP reminds the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP's website www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

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Media Officer

Provincial Constable David Hobson

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T-705-733-5440 E- david.hobson@opp.ca

Social Media OPP Central Region X / OPP Central Region Facebook / OPP Central Region Instagram

Original Media Release

DATE: March 18, 2025

OPP Investigators Seeking Assistance In Midland Inappropriate Interaction Investigation

(MIDLAND,ON)- Investigators from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment are seeking assistance from the public after the OPP Communication Centre received a complaint of an inappropriate interaction incident that was reported to have occurred near the intersection of Maxwell Avenue and Christine Drive, Midland between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. of March 14, 2025.

A female victim has reported having an interaction with an unknown male who was driving a smaller 4 door silver coloured car who fled the scene after the incident in an unknown direction at a high rate of speed.

The unknown white male suspect being sought in this criminal investigation is described as being of large physical size, wearing a red and black base ball cap, no facial hair wearing a black puffy style jacket with jeans.

Investigators are asking that if you were driving in the area and have dashcam video or if a community member has information about this crime #E250309804 or has home security video to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your anonymous information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/submit-a-tip/submit-a-tip. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on X or Facebook.

The OPP reminds the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP's website www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

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Media Officer

Provincial Constable David Hobson

///relations.fatigue.appraise

T-705-733-5440 E- david.hobson@opp.ca

Social Media OPP Central Region X / OPP Central Region Facebook / OPP Central Region Instagram