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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

PROJECT ATLAS LIVE CHAT: Crypto Scams Unmasked

OPP Reveals the Dark Side of Digital Investments

(OTTAWA, Ont.) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invites the media and public to a live, interactive session exposing the rise of cryptocurrency scams, the newest frontier of organized crime. Featuring experts from the Anti-Rackets Branch and Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, this session will highlight the latest fraud tactics and provide practical strategies to protect your assets. As part of the groundbreaking Project ATLAS, the OPP is cracking down on global fraud networks and empowering Ontarians to fight back.

Why Attend?

With $309 million in reported investment fraud losses in Canada last year-more than half tied to cryptocurrency scams-this live chat is a unique opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement experts tackling these crimes.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. EST

Platform: Live on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook

Where to Join:

X: @OPP_News
Facebook/Instagram: @ontarioprovincialpolice


Featuring:

Detective Constable John Armit, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch
Detective Sergeant Lynn Danis, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Special Constable Chris Sutton, OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team


What You'll Learn:

How cryptocurrency scams evolve and what they look like
Insights into Project ATLAS's five-week campaign to disrupt fraud networks and recover stolen funds
How cutting-edge scams exploit blockchain technology
Tips to protect your digital assets and what to do if you've been targeted
Notes for Media:

No questions will be taken during the live chat. However, media outlets can schedule live or pre-recorded interviews with Detective Constable John Armit after the session, who can be reached at john.armit@opp.ca. To book an interview, contact John or Andrew D. Taylor at Andrew.D.Taylor@opp.ca or 705-330-7665 at least 24 hours in advance.

Background on Project ATLAS:

Launched by the OPP's Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, Project ATLAS is an initiative to tackle cryptocurrency fraud on a global scale. Through public awareness, victim support and proactive investigations, the project aims to combat these crimes and equip Ontarians with tools to stay safe.

For more information, visit OPP.ca/Atlas.

Remember:

If you've been a victim of fraud or suspect fraudulent activity, report it to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online via the Fraud Reporting System.

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Detective Constable John Armit

Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB)

john.armit@opp.ca

613-299-8543

FinCEN Issues Alert on Fraud Schemes Involving Deepfake Media Targeting Financial Institutions

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to help financial institutions identify fraud schemes associated with the use of deepfake media created with generative artificial intelligence tools. The alert explains typologies associated with these schemes, provides red flag indicators to assist with identifying and reporting related suspicious activity, and reminds financial institutions of their reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act. As highlighted in the alert, FinCEN has observed an increase in suspicious activity reporting by financial institutions describing the suspected use of deepfake media, particularly the use of fraudulent identity documents to circumvent identity verification and authentication methods.
News Release: https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-issues-alert-fraud-schemes-involving-deepfake-media-targeting-financial
Alert: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FinCEN-Alert-DeepFakes-Alert508FINAL.pdf

Thank you,
CAFC Team
partners@antifraudcentre.ca
Fraud: Recognize. Reject. Report.
#kNOwFraud

Follow us on Twitter (@canantifraud) and Facebook (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre)


Aujourd'hui, le Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) du département du Trésor des États-Unis a publié une alerte pour aider les institutions financières à identifier les stratagèmes frauduleux associés à l'utilisation de faux médias créés à l'aide d'outils d'intelligence artificielle générative. L'alerte explique les typologies associées à ces stratagèmes, fournit des indicateurs d'alerte pour aider à identifier et à signaler les activités suspectes connexes, et rappelle aux institutions financières leurs obligations de déclaration en vertu de la loi sur le secret bancaire (Bank Secrecy Act). Comme le souligne l'alerte, le FinCEN a observé une augmentation des rapports d'activités suspectes par les institutions financières décrivant l'utilisation présumée de deepfake media, en particulier l'utilisation de documents d'identité frauduleux pour contourner les méthodes de vérification et d'authentification de l'identité.

Relevé de presse : https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-issues-alert-fraud-schemes-involving-deepfake-media-targeting-financial
Alerte : https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FinCEN-Alert-DeepFakes-Alert508FINAL.pdf

Merci,
L'équipe CAFC
partners@antifraudcentre.ca
Détecter, contrer et signaler la fraude.
#déNONcerLaFraude


Suivez le CAFC sur Twitter (@antifraudecan) et sur Facebook ( Centre antifraude du Canada)

FROM: Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team DATE: November 19, 2024

Attention: News Editors

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

PROJECT ATLAS LIVE CHAT: Crypto Scams Unmasked
OPP Reveals the Dark Side of Digital Investments

(OTTAWA, Ont.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invites the media and public to a live, interactive session exposing the rise of cryptocurrency scams, the newest frontier of organized crime. Featuring experts from the Anti-Rackets Branch and Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, this session will highlight the latest fraud tactics and provide practical strategies to protect your assets. As part of the groundbreaking Project ATLAS, the OPP is cracking down on global fraud networks and empowering Ontarians to fight back.
Why Attend?
With $309 million in reported investment fraud losses in Canada last year—more than half tied to cryptocurrency scams—this live chat is a unique opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement experts tackling these crimes.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.
Platform: Live on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook
Where to Join:
• X: @OPP_News
• Facebook/Instagram: @ontarioprovincialpolice
Featuring:
• Detective Constable John Armit, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch
• Detective Sergeant Lynn Danis, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Special Constable Chris Sutton, OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team


What You'll Learn:
• How cryptocurrency scams evolve and what they look like
• Insights into Project ATLAS's five-week campaign to disrupt fraud networks and recover stolen funds
• How cutting-edge scams exploit blockchain technology
• Tips to protect your digital assets and what to do if you've been targeted
Notes for Media:
No questions will be taken during the live chat. However, media outlets can schedule live or pre-recorded interviews with Detective Constable John Armit after the session, who can be reached at john.armit@opp.ca. To book an interview, contact John or Andrew D. Taylor at Andrew.D.Taylor@opp.ca or 705-330-7665 at least 24 hours in advance.
Background on Project ATLAS:
Launched by the OPP's Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, Project ATLAS is an initiative to tackle cryptocurrency fraud on a global scale. Through public awareness, victim support and proactive investigations, the project aims to combat these crimes and equip Ontarians with tools to stay safe.
For more information, visit OPP.ca/Atlas.
Remember:
If you've been a victim of fraud or suspect fraudulent activity, report it to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online via the Fraud Reporting System.
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Andrew D. Taylor
Strategic Communications Advisor
Andrew.d.taylor@opp.ca
705-330-7665

FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: November 13, 2024

OPP Conducting Investigation On Frazer Drive Midland Resulting in Road Closure

(MIDLAND,ON) - As a result of an ongoing investigation officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a Frazer Drive, Midland residence on November 13, 2024 at approximately 9:05 a.m. resulting in the roadway being closed in the area of Frazer Drive between Rose Crescent and Park Avenue.

In an abundance of caution, nearby St. Theresa's High Catholic High School has been put in a hold and secure status and investigators urge all persons to avoid the police perimeter. Detachment members remind the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP"s website contains a number of useful resources, tips and links at OPP.CA

Detachment officers are being assisted at the scene by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine (K-9) and Crime Unit in their investigation.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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 Twitter / OPP Central Region Facebook / OPP Central Region Instagram

Learn more about the CAMSafe program and to register security cameras please visit https://camsafe.ca/

FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: November 12, 2024

OPP Traffic Stops Net Numerous Educational Moments for Some Area Drivers

(MIDLAND, ON) - A number of area drivers received an educational moment from members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) over the last several weeks in regards to driving and vehicle equipment violations.

Officers on patrol have been paying extra attention to traffic violations and as such stopped 81 vehicles and checked the driver for signs of impairment along with attending to the reason for the stop during the October 23, till November 11, 2024, time.

As a result of these stops, 36 drivers left the traffic stop with a warning and verbal education on how to prevent it from happening again. A larger number of others left the traffic stop with an offence notice that may or may not lead to a future appearance in Provincial Offences court.

Offences that the officers observed ranged from speeding, no muffler or modified exhaust systems, obscured licence plates, securing of loads on vehicles and trailers. With the assistance of in-car automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology, officers located vehicles operated with expired licence plates or with drivers that had suspended drivers licences along with others that had no valid insurance in place on the vehicle.

"Detachment officers are observing for and stopping vehicles for driving or equipment violations in effort to improve road safety on roadways here in North Simcoe and to raise awareness to vehicle mechanical fitness and proper equipment as the winter driving season quickly approaches" quote Detachment Commander Inspector Todd Pittman.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please "Make the Call" and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.