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Online Scams Affecting Locals

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OPP are warning last minute Christmas shoppers of online scams hitting the area.

On December 15th police responded to a report of fraud which took place in Palmerston.

The victim purchased $300 worth of firewood from a marketplace website with the victim paying up front via e-transfer.

The delivery was scheduled but never showed up.

After contacting police, officers noticed several red flags on the scammer profile, one of which suggesting the individual was based in Texas.