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CRIME BEWARE OF TAXI FRAUD SCAM: POLICE Halton police are warning all residents of a fake taxi scam, which o curred three times in Hal- ton over one weekend re- cently. e fraud typically in- volves two suspects, one acting as a taxi driver and the other acting as a cus- The fake driver will re- fuse to accept cash for hand fare from the fake custom- er, who will then prey on unsuspecting individuals nearby, asking them to use their debit card to pay the fare in exchange for cash, which will be given to the victim at the time. The intent is to draw the victim to the cab where the fake driver presents a point-of-sale machine to the victim, their debit card is either x swiped or insert- ed, anc jumber co- ae htained ‘by the sus- cts. The victim is then dis: tracted by the suspect playing the role of custom- er, at which point the driv- er switches debit cards, keeping the victim's card and returning a different ong ‘The stolen card i is then used withdraw money and/or make purchases, said po- lice. Police say this scam as een occurring throughout the province for some time. Police remind the public that taxis do and will ac- cept cash; never give your debit or credit card to someone else; when mak- = Oil & Filter (includes up to 6 litres regular oil.) - Complete top to bottom check over. - Installation of winter tires (already on rims) included. NAPA S Ui Ke) ste) ing a purchase, attempt to conceal your PIN; note the point-of-sale machine when making a purchase and if you suspect it has been tampered with, choose another payment method, and if you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact police imme- diately. Anyone with inform: tion i in regard to these in- hi similar incidents, is asked to contact the Fraud In- take Line at 905-825-4777, t. 8741. Tips can also be submit- a Remand need to Crime rs. “See something? roe "something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestop- pers.ca. [iy SCAN THIs cope fe ze for more local NEWS REGION MAINTAINS TRIPLE-A «| CREDIT RATING Halton remains finan- cially sound. So says S&P Global Rat- ings (S&P), which after completing its annual re- iew maintained its high- est rating of AAA for there- gion. vere rating and ann attributed a stable outlook for Halton, indicat- ing confidence in its ability to touphold this standing into EXTRAS - $5.00 Tim's Card - Windshield Washer Fluid - 12 Pack of Pop oe READERS’ CHOICE 2021 going investments in infra- structure while ensuring top value for taxpayer dol- lars," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "These in- vestments are part of the + strong provincial and = federal emergency support 3 to cover bind, bandemic's fi-x nancial im prident hrancial man- agement practices, robus' essential regional Jong range planning guid- > ‘ams that keep Halton a_ ed by detailed asset man- 2 great place to live.” agement Plans and diverse a By upholding this top ont = credit rating, Halton and “ola budgetary perfor. g its cca mance ai - g continued access to st _ Ef ie ‘pest capital financing + exceptional liquidity » rates available. This mini- position and satisfactory 8 mizes long-term infra- access to external liquidity * structure capitalfinancing for financing needs. costs, allowing public Halton has maintained funds to go further when top credit ratings from S&P invested in regional works Global Ratings (AAA) sin that help i improve sseneal 2002 and Moody's Investors services in the commi Service (AAA) since 1989. such as road, water and wastewater projects. S&P's analysis included the following strengths in support of the AAA rating: stead: and a broad economy foster stability in the Region's property tax base despite the negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic; To learn more about re- gional finances, visit hal- ton.ca. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA NOW ON! only Call for an *Most Vehicles. THERON READERS’ CHOICE 2021 Appointment Prices are +HST $9995" Synthetic/oil (up)to)6)litres) oe READERS’ CHOICE 2021 ee —— HASSELL AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE