The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents that scams related to COVID-19 are beginning to circulate across Ontario.
Although the service has not officially received a complaint or report of the activity in its jurisdiction (City of Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan Monaghan Township), it is aware of content and conversations being shared on social media regarding these types of fraudsters in the communities.
In order to be pro-active, the service is alerting residents and providing important crime prevention messaging. “It’s certainly sad and disconcerting that there are people looking to take advantage and prey on the vulnerable during stressful and uncertain times,” said Det.