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FRAUD PREVENTION: How scammers want to send you money

FRAUD PREVENTION: How scammers want to send you money

It's vital to recognize and understand how your money can be stolen today, OPP says
Drug trafficking investigation in Alliston nets suspected drugs, weapons

Drug trafficking investigation in Alliston nets suspected drugs, weapons

Over 30 grams of suspected cocaine and 10 oxycodone pills were seized along with a prohibited weapon and cash
Scammers posing as bank investigators dupe York Region residents

Scammers posing as bank investigators dupe York Region residents

Police have issued a warning after several residents lost a total of $20,000 to fraudsters posing as bank representatives investigating compromised credit and debit cards
OPP-led trafficking investigation nets $629K in suspected drugs

OPP-led trafficking investigation nets $629K in suspected drugs

Search warrants were executed in cities across the province, including Vaughan
Witnesses sought after man killed in Tiny Township crash

Witnesses sought after man killed in Tiny Township crash

Tay man pronounced dead at scene Wednesday on County Road 27
OPP seeking witnesses after fatal crash at highways 400, 401

OPP seeking witnesses after fatal crash at highways 400, 401

Police say three people fled the scene on foot following collision Thursday morning
Honda Civic stolen from driveway of north-end Barrie home

Honda Civic stolen from driveway of north-end Barrie home

Police say four-door car was taken from Ottaway Avenue residence sometime between 4 p.m. Wednesday and 1:37 a.m. this morning
Fraudsters 'spoof' Barrie man's cellphone, steal $15K

Fraudsters 'spoof' Barrie man's cellphone, steal $15K

'This money is probably gone and never to be seen again,' says police official following incident on Tuesday
Fire at Barrie homeless encampment shut down Bayfield St. today

Fire at Barrie homeless encampment shut down Bayfield St. today

'Two or three tents were on fire and the crews put them out,' says deputy fire chief
York man accused of sex offences involving children

York man accused of sex offences involving children

Arrest made after local police receive information from U.S. Homeland Security