{"id":57344,"date":"2022-11-30T07:59:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=57344"},"modified":"2022-11-30T07:45:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:45:19","slug":"ssm-police-be-aware-of-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/30\/ssm-police-be-aware-of-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"SSM Police: Be Aware of Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-46367\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSM-Police-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSM-Police-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSM-Police.png 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Recently officers in the Central Support Bureau have been receiving reports of online fraud.<\/p>\n<p>One occurrence, the victim received an urgent-looking pop-up for technical support while using the internet. The fraudulent technical support staff requested and received nearly $2,000 funds from the victim.<\/p>\n<p>With increased online activity during the holidays, we urge community members to be vigilant regarding potential online frauds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to say no<\/li>\n<li>Never release any personal information over the phone to someone you don\u2019t know, including banking and social insurance information.<\/li>\n<li>Remember, legitimate organizations have nothing to hide. You have the right to request additional information, a call back number and references and time to think about the offer.<\/li>\n<li>If it sounds too good to be true it likely is.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any doubt about the legitimacy of the call, email, or communication, hang up or do not respond. It\u2019s not rude, it\u2019s smart.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize spoofing \u2013 fraudsters can manipulate caller ID, email, and website addresses.<\/li>\n<li>Use strong passwords for any online activity and change them regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are concerned an interaction may be fraudulent, contact the police and a member will assist you with your concerns. For more information on how to protect yourself from fraudulent activity, please visit saultpolice.ca, and\/or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently officers in the Central Support Bureau have been receiving reports of online fraud. One occurrence, the victim received an urgent-looking pop-up for technical support while using the internet. 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