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Lindsay woman out $4000 to phone scam

KAWARTHA LAKES- A Lindsay resident fell victim to another telephone scam on Friday afternoon according to police.

The woman was allegedly contacted at her residence from an individual claiming to be a Crown Attorney on August 11th.  The caller advised that her son had been arrested and charged with distracted driving as a result of texting.  She was told to purchase $4000 worth of internet “gaming cards” from a local store to cover the costs of bail. Later during a second telephone call, the victim was told to provide the “access codes” for each gaming card.

Police are still trying to determine the source of that telephone call.

photo credit: Curtis Gregory Perry Off The Hook via photopin (license)

 

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