Wellington County OPP involved in Active Fraud Investigation in Centre Wellington

Wellington County OPP were called to reports of an active fraud at a residence in Fergus Thursday afternoon around 1pm.

It was reported that an unknown individual was in a home attempting to collect money that the potential victim believed was to pay a bond or bail for their grandson.

Police responded and took two individuals into custody. Investigation revealed that the potential victim’s grandson did not require bond or bail.

The investigation is currently ongoing, and the OPP is asking anyone who may have been contacted in a similar manner to call police at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.