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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, Ja nu ar y 4, 20 18 | 10 Complicated scams have been making their rounds in Halton Hills, and the Halton Regional Police Service wants to arm you with all preven- tive measures. On Jan. 9, from 7:30- 8:30 p.m., Halton police will be at the John Elliott Theatre to teach residents how to not fall victim or be taken advantage by those who commit fraud and theft. There is no registra- tion required, and the event is free. Protecting your identi- ty and knowing the key signs to a possible scam will be included in the pre- sentation. Over the last few years, "phishing" phone scams have been making the rounds. These scams are de- signed to fool the person called into thinking the caller is a close relative who has been in an acci- dent and requires money to pay a lawyer, fees, or bail. They money they want is usually requested in the form of gift cards. Last September, a Georgetown woman re- ceived a call from some- one she thought was her son. He told her he had been in a car accident, and the police officer on site wanted to talk to her. Soon, she was talking to her son's attorney, and he advised her son had been charged and in cus- tody, so he was away from his cellphone and other belongings. The woman, who re- quested anonymity, was then advised the judge was hearing his case, and instead of direct payment through a credit card, he said the judge liked to do- nate to local charities, and gift cards would pay for her son to get out of jail. The woman then visit- ed a few local stores to purchase the gift cards, spending $1,750. At Shop- pers Drug Mart and Wal- mart, the cashiers refused to sell her the gift cards, and she finally tried to call her son. "He told me he was at work and in the middle of a meeting," she said. "When I told him the sto- ry, he was so mad." The woman went to the local police detachment and spoke to officers. Insp. John Van der Lelie en- courages everyone to be on the lookout for people buying numerous gift cards at a high price. COMMUNITY Protect your identity with Halton police KATHRYN BOYLE kboyle@theifp.ca Police are warning residents about a circulating phone scam asking for gift cards. Todd McEwen / Metroland Happy 2018! We set the standard for quality eye care and we focus on your health and wellness. SALES SERVICE INSTALLATIONSESA #7003060 DEKEReLeCTRIC ltd. 905-702-0515 www.dekerelectric.ca TIONS SMALLBUSINESSOF THEYEAR COMING SOON...TO A ROAD NEAR YOU. CALL US TODAY... AND BE PREPARED! WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT THIS WINTER, WILL YOU BE READY? A new cemetery for the general public is taking shape for residents in Halton Hills and their families. Devereaux Cemetery is located in a quiet country setting on the 17th Side Road, just west of Trafalgar Road. It's adjacent to the Holy Redeemer Cemetery and open to people of all religious faiths. Contact us for information about available interment options, either at time of need or in advance. 905-877-8500 l www.devereauxcemetery.ca Owned and operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton Enriching the lives of Children Since 1985. www.georgetowndaycare.ca LOCATIONS 479 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4376 • 483 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4375 Ages 2-5 yrs. Call for space. Nursery School Program Transportation To/From Local Schools A loving and calm environment for newborns to 18 months. Infant Care • Beautiful parkland setting at the Lucy Maud Montgomery Park • Nutritious Lunches & Snacks made on site Full time Daycare