Police reporting a jump in the number of interest rate and employment scams
A warning from Niagara Regional Police about a couple of scams making headlines.
Police say they've seen a jump in the number of employment and interest rate scams.
In an employment scam, the fraudster will post a fake job ad.
Once they get a response, the victim is told they have the job and are assigned random tasks.
Once the tasks are completed, the suspect e-transfers the victim money, then tells them the "employer" requires an administration fee larger than the amount paid.
In an interest rate scam, suspects will contact victims on WhatsApp and ask them to join a group called Global E-Commerce.
The victim is told if they invest in a high interest savings account, they'll get a large return on their money, and are sent to this website link: https://www.main.oba.global.com
In both scams, victims are asked to e-transfer money and the suspects break off contact with the victims after they receive the funds.
Police offer the following tips:
- Trust your intuition, if it seems too good to be true it may be
- Always verify who is calling.
- Don’t be pressured. Stop. Take some time to process what you have been told, to see if it makes sense.
- Ask a trusted friend or family member for their opinion.
- If you’re in doubt, call your local police service
More information about scams can be found here.
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