Sound Too Good to be True? Then it probably is, according to Detective-Sergeant Robert Brown of the London Police Service (LPS), General Investi - gations Section. Fraud is a multi-billion-dollar business, and whether you are a teenager, a senior, or any age in between, you could be at risk of becoming a victim. Fraudsters use phishing emails, phone calls, and text messag - es to deceive, manipulate, confuse and cause an emotional re - action. “The scammers are great at creating a sense of urgency, leading people to react impulsively,” explains Robert. Robert also notes that there is a rising number of cryptocur - rency investment schemes that involve an advertisement with links, and they ask you to deposit money into a crypto wallet or bitcoin machine. The way fraudsters communicate continues to evolve, making it difficult in some instances to determine whether an email, web - site or phone call is a fraud or not. Scammers will mimic the call display of a financial institution, an organization’s website, an email signature or even the voice of a family member. This tactic is called “spoofing” and is used to create a sense of trust. “If an opportunity presented to you seems too good to be true, or it comes out of the blue, be suspicious,” warns Robert. “Be - fore investing or paying anything, do your homework. If you’re not sure if it’s a scam, complete a search of the company, reach out to a family member, speak with friends or a financial advisor of your choice." Recognizing London's Service Men and Women through "Streets of Honour" The Streets of Honour program was created in 1989 to pay trib - ute to outstanding service people from various backgrounds. Naming a City street to memorialize their efforts is intended to promote awareness of the individual and express appreciation for their special contributions. These streets are identified by a ‘poppy’ symbol for Armed Forces individuals and a City of London ‘tree’ symbol for oth - er honourees. These symbols appear on the City's interactive map in front of the street name for easy reference. Go to the City of London’s map directory at www.london.ca and click on ‘Streets of Honour’ to see more. (519) 631-0333 24 First Ave., Unit #6, St. Thomas www.thewinemakersofelgin.com Come see what we are about! Proudly serving the area since 2003 RICHARD HADDOW Sales Representative Free Appraisals! HADDOWSTTHOMAS.CA • 519-495-0789 room, living room w/gas fireplace, 3 beds, 3 baths, master with ensuite, walk-in and 2 sided fireplace. Many extras. $685,900 Molly Maid
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