They say it doesn’t mean the scams will stop.
Victims in cases of fraud often keep quiet due to embarrassment associated with being defrauded.
Only between 5 and 10 pecent of victims step forward.
The OPP says to always report fraud.
The info provided in each case may be the key piece needed to identify these criminals and make the scamming stop.
For more information on common scams and tips to help you, or someone you love, from becoming a victim can be found at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website below.
https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm