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The Essex County OPP has filed charges against a 26-year-old Windsor woman in connection with a fraud investigation – and investigators believe there may be more victims.
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Law enforcement authorities launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from an individual who claimed to have been defrauded of approximately $18,500 during an intimate partnership with the defendant.
According to the Essex County OPP, the victim had entered into a relationship with the accused and engaged in “intimate activities.”
The defendant then allegedly claimed to be pregnant and “demanded” money from the victim to cover medical expenses.
The Essex County OPP detachment in the community of Lakeshore was made aware of the scam in February.
In an emailed statement Thursday afternoon, Essex County OPP said the 26-year-old Windsor resident was charged with fraud over $5,000 on June 6.
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The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at a later date in Ontario Court in downtown Windsor.
Investigators believe that other victims may be involved in the “love scam.”
The Essex County OPP said the investigation is still ongoing.
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If you are a victim or have information that can assist investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
For more information on the latest scams and fraud cases, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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