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Norfolk OPP are warning residents about investment scams after a community member lost approximately $65,000 through an online investment opportunity.
Police say the victim responded to an online advertisement and was convinced to invest through an online stock trading platform with promises of significant returns.
The victim was unable to withdraw the money and was then told an additional fee was required, leading them to realize they had been defrauded.
Police are reminding people to research investment opportunities, be wary of promises of high returns with little risk and never provide sensitive information or remote access to unknown individuals.
