A warning from provincial police to be on guard against a fraudster in Carleton Place.
According to the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a male has been going to homes in the Sarah Street area telling the residents that there is a lien on their property.
The fraudster claims to be working with Service Ontario and that to remove that lien, the homeowner must pay an up-front fee.
Police say the scammer even provides a realistic looking receipt that appears to be from Service Canada.
If you encounter this individual or anyone making such a claim, police say you should ask them to leave, and when in doubt, contact Service Ontario directly.
If you have been a victim of fraud, you can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and report suspected or potential frauds to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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