Haldimand County OPP said in a media statement that it invested with an online cryptocurrency brokerage, starting from September 2021.

They added that the victim is unable to recover the funds invested. The Haldimand Crime Unit is now investigating the events of this operation.

OPP shared the following tips to avoid similar scams:

- Closely monitor bank accounts and credit cards.

- Never give personal information to anyone you do not know.

- Verify all contact information.

- Do not trust phone numbers and email addresses provided by an unknown person; names on caller screens can be spoofed.

- Research the company you plan to do business with. If the caller says they are a bank representative, end the call and contact your local branch to verify its legitimacy.