101-year-old Ontario woman victimized in alleged cheque fraud
A 45-year-old woman from Huntsville, Ontario, has been charged with fraud after allegedly attempting to deposit a fraudulent cheque belonging to a 101-year-old resident. The Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to the situation on May 21, leading to an investigation that confirmed the cheque was not legitimate. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 21, and police are urging the public to report any suspicious activities related to fraud.
- ▪A Huntsville woman is facing fraud charges for attempting to deposit a fraudulent cheque.
- ▪The cheque belonged to a 101-year-old local resident.
- ▪The accused has been charged with fraud under $5,000 and obtaining by false pretense.
- ▪The incident was reported to police on May 21, leading to an investigation.
- ▪The accused is set to appear in court on July 21.
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A Huntsville, Ont., woman is facing fraud charges after police allege she attempted to deposit a fraudulent cheque belonging to a 101-year-old local resident. Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to a bank in Huntsville on May 21 after receiving reports of a suspected fraud. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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