North Bay Police Service warns public about fraud scams involving unusual payment methods.

The North Bay Police Service has warned the public about a series of fraud scams in the area. Scammers are contacting individuals, pretending to be from banks, government agencies, or even friends, and requesting payment through unusual methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid credit cards, or cryptocurrencies. The reasons for these payments include resolving bank issues or assisting someone in need. The police are actively investigating these incidents.