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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-09-14, Page 22Huron OPP is warning all area nts, especially seniors and sen- •egivers to be on the look out for tists. With the economic recov- iling, we can expect the scams tinue. Already this year, there )teen scams against the elderly idsters posing as Water Purifica- xperts, ripping the victims for eds of dollars. nmers and con artists will target sy mark" especially the elderly,. products or services that are of no value to the client. They are ery pushy and rude and prey on who are "weak" or living alone. er scam being attempted on the is the "grandparent scheme" or agency scheme" The caller Pre- to be a ,randchild that needs y for to'get out of )ail near Mon- this scamhas pried thousands Iderly victims. PP SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT FRAUD Always get at least 3 quotes on any project around the house regardless of the service or prod- uct being purchased / sold. Never .sign a contract without checking the credibility of the company or person selling the product or service. 3. Elderly persons or those. with little business experience should never sign a contract without running it by a trusted family member, friend or neighbour. 4. Never fully open or unlock your door to anyone you don't know. Talk through a locked or secured door if you don't know their identity. If you don't want them at your door tell them to "go away" If they don't, call. police. 5. Report suspicious persons or activity to police immediately. There is no magic to preventing fraud. If something sounds too good to be true or seems a little "weird" it probably is. Trust your instincts, not the stranger at your door! Anyone interested in more informa- tion on Fraud can call the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1 888 495 8501 or online at http:/fwww.antifraudcentre. ca. The Huron OPP is requesting any- one with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS) where you may eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Evaporator plant targeted by thieves The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred sometime in between August 26, at 5 p.m. and August 30 at 8 a.m. on Maitland Road in Goderich. Unknown person(s) entered a locked gate at the Sifto Plant and stole a 1999 Kawasaki Mule 2510 - off road vehicle. The.green, four-wheel vehicle was lett' parked behind a shed without a key in the ignition. "Hawkins Line Service" is written on the back wooden piece of the box. The Mule isan estimated value of $6,000. Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may cali.Critne Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Theft of copper wire and stole a large quantity of copper wire. The wire was an estimated value of $10, 000. Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. (ASHFIELD- COLBORNE- WAWANOSH) The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred overnight on August 31 on Sharpes Creek Road in ACW. Unknown person(s) entered a gravel pit. (ASHFIELD- COLBORNE- WAWANOSH, ON) On Wednesday August 31 shortly after midnight, a Huron County OPP officer was conducting radar patrol along Bluewater Highway. and Blyth Road, when a fast moving Honda was observed. The officer activated the police radar which reg- istered the Hondas speed at 167 k/hr in an 80 ki hr zone. As a result of traveling 87 km above the speed limit, the 28 -year-old male driver from Ridget- own was charged with "race a motor vehicle" The driver will have to appear in Court on Octo- ber 9, 2011 to answer to these charges. His driver's licence was also suspended for seven days and the Honda was towed and impounded for a week. Memories can never be swept away, not even by an F3 Tornado. Let Your Life in Stills photography help preserve those memories! We are currently taking bookings for family and portrait sessions. Also we are booking 2012 weddings!