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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2016-02-17, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Romance scammers Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning all citizens to beware of online scammers engaged in "Dating and Romance" scams. "Dating and Romance" scams have a profound impact on victims, both emotionally and financially. Scammers have shown their willingness to invest time into forming false rela- tionships with unsuspecting victims in order to gain their trust and steal their money. According to the Canadian Anti -Fraud Cen- tre (CAFC), in 2014 there were 1,467 complaints from Canada of romance fraud. Of those complaints, 998 vic- tims were identified and their combined financial losses exceeded $13.9 mil- lion, second only to wire fraud. Scammers can easily after your money not your heart steal photos online and use dating sites and social media to lure victims into sending money for various reasons. Scammers may also send you small enticing gifts to prove they are genuine. They may express a desire to meet you in person even though they are usually a long distance away; possibly even another country. Hav- ing gained the victim's trust, the fraudster may ask you for flight money to visit, or claim to have a personal emer- gency in which they will ask you to send money. Some- times they don't ask, the vic- tim simply feels compelled to send the money because they believe they have a trusting relationship. Prevent being victimized by the "Romance and Dat- ing" scam by following some simple tips: • Be suspicious of anyone who professes their love to you quickly over the internet. • Never, under any cir- cumstances, send money for any reason. • Be careful of suspects working overseas, as this provides numerous reasons for them to ask for money. • If you receive a "pay cheque" or any other means of payment from the suspect, who asks you to cash it and return the out- standing portion of the funds, don't do it. It's likely a counterfeit cheque and you'll be responsible for any bank fees that result. We also need to look out for others. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your neighbours, friends and relatives. • Has your friend, neigh- bour, relative been worried and distressed about a loved one? • Are they talking about a good friend or loved one in another country that is com- ing to visit or needs help? • Do they talk about West- ern Union or MoneyGram? • Have they been fre- quenting the bank more often? • Have they been making unusual withdrawals both in amounts and frequency? • Have they sent large dollar wire transfers to countries in Africa, Asia or Eastern Europe? To learn more about this and other scams, visit the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre web site at www.antifraud- centre.ca. If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. „1-)(2.0t Iguite *tte,t a7a. 7061414 are .74e4e Aea Andted: Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street 519-482-9553 www.clinton un ited.ca Ministry Team Word and Sacrament: Rev. Randy Covey MDiv Children and Youth: Kathy Douglas DM Director of Music: Louise Dockstader February 21 10:30 AM WORSHIP LENT II NURSERY & SUNDAY SCHOOL Open Minds - Open Hearts Come and be a part of the family Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E. Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 Sunday February 21, 2016 Morning Service- 10:00 am Evening Service- 7:00 pm Tuesday's @ 1:30pm —Yoga for Hope and a Destiny "I have made you and I will carry you; l will sustain you and I will rescue you."Isaiah 46:4 All Visitors Welcome! First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016 MORNING SERVICE 10:30 AM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL Clinton News Record 519-482-3443 PRESS '0' BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 FEBRUARY 21, 2016 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 52 Victoria St., Clinton - 519-606-1015 www.heartlandclinton.ca Pastor Charles Gingerich Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Share 7:00 p.m. Expect a welcome and a blessing! St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Cinton The Reverend Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Sunday February 21 Worship at 11:15 am Everyone Welcome Birthday Club. Isaac Brownridge/McKenzie Vincent Eveland Alexis Eveland Austin Meade Tolson Taylor Lukas Brand Lucas Goetz Hadley Lyons Kelsee Giec Colby Dale Kayley Kuntz Jacob Yantzi Lacey Stewart Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 If you wish to have your child name & birthdate in the Birthday Club for ages 1-12, please call the office, it's free. 519-482-3443 Hey Kids! Come in to visit Ryan & Amanda @ Clinton Foodland on your BIRTHDAY for a Birthday gift Clinton FODLAND 6 Mary St., Clinton 519-482-9341 PLJ h hd !:; py b a r s --,,,o,5! ST^OK l cmoo ' 411 () ) , u 1A11.0 Beat the temptation. smokers'HELKINE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL-FREE 1-877-513-5333 Birthday Club. Isaac Brownridge/McKenzie Vincent Eveland Alexis Eveland Austin Meade Tolson Taylor Lukas Brand Lucas Goetz Hadley Lyons Kelsee Giec Colby Dale Kayley Kuntz Jacob Yantzi Lacey Stewart Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 If you wish to have your child name & birthdate in the Birthday Club for ages 1-12, please call the office, it's free. 519-482-3443 Hey Kids! Come in to visit Ryan & Amanda @ Clinton Foodland on your BIRTHDAY for a Birthday gift Clinton FODLAND 6 Mary St., Clinton 519-482-9341 PLJ h hd !:; py b a r