Peterborough OPP are investigating after a resident lost $6000 in a scam.
Police say they received a call on Thursday from a resident who had been told their friend was being held for bail after an accident. A person claiming to be their friend’s lawyer told the victim to gather the $6000 and then give the money to a courier who came and picked it up at the victim’s home.
Shortly after, the victim called her friend and realized she’d been scammed.
Police are still investigating this incident and are asking anyone with any information that might help to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Peterborough OPP are reminding residents that if a friend or loved one is being held, no one should call looking for cash to bail them out. Police also advised residents to ask what station or court the person is being held at, and then call that location to confirm.
