Shelburne Police Service warning residents of COVID-19 scams

 

The Shelburne Police Service is warning residents that scams related to COVID-19 are starting to circulate across Ontario.  While the Shelburne Police Service has not yet received a report or complaint of this activity, it is aware of this and wants to be pro-active in alerting residents.

 

COVID-19 scams currently circulating include the following:

• Private companies offering fast COVID-19 testing.
• People pretending to be a nurse and offering your COVID-19 results if you give your credit card information.
• Consumers purchasing large amounts of products to resell at higher prices.
• Fraudsters urging people to invest in new stocks related to COVID-19

 

 

Shelburne Police Service Media Officer PC Jennifer Roach urges residents to “Stop, pause and think before providing any personal or banking information or agreeing to these services.  It is disgusting that there are people who are using this virus for personal gain, however, as always we have to be vigilant with our personal and banking information”.

 

The Shelburne Police Service are also urging people to beware of any miracle cures, herbal remedies and other questionable offers, such as COVID-19 vaccinations and faster testing.  As well, Shelburne Police are advising to only visit reputable sites for health information, such as Health Canada and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

 

If you receive a phone call or someone attends your home attempting to sell you any of the above, PC Roach suggests that you Report the scam to your local police AND

The Canadian Centre for Anti-Fraud  1 888 495-8501 or info@antifraudcentre.ca