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A Pembroke business lost nearly $2,000 to a fake fire inspector scam using cryptocurrency, prompting police warnings.
A Pembroke business lost nearly $2,000 to a scam involving a fake fire safety inspector, prompting the Ontario Provincial Police to warn Eastern Ontario businesses.
The fraud, reported February 17, involved a scammer posing as an inspector who demanded payment for inspection supplies via cryptocurrency using QR codes sent by text.
The employee, pressured not to inform management, used a crypto ATM to send funds.
Police confirmed the request was fraudulent and said three similar scams have been reported since January 5.
Legitimate inspectors carry ID, cite laws, and do not demand immediate payment, cash, credit cards, or cryptocurrency.
Authorities advise businesses to verify credentials independently, train staff to refer inspectors to management, and avoid sharing financial or sensitive information.
Victims are urged to report incidents to police.
Un negocio de Pembroke perdió casi $2,000 en una estafa de falso inspector de bomberos usando criptomonedas, lo que provocó advertencias policiales.