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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 8, 2006 - 11 Census fraud in healthcare field Halton police are warning the public, especially those working in the health care field, of a fraud scheme. Since Nov. 27, the Halton Regional Police Service has had two complaints from local practitioners in the health care field. Both complainants received letters from what appeared to be Statistics Canada. The letters outlined a census that was currently underway concerning the health care industry in Ontario and how it compares to other similar industries across North America. According to police, accompanying each letter was a $2,500 cheque, which was payment for participation in the census. Instructions attached to the cheques requested the cheque only be deposited by automated teller/bank machine and that it was not to be cashed. Police said the instructions also requested that funds in various denominations be placed in envelopes and be packaged and sent to a Toronto mailing address by a courier company. Police have confirmed with Statistics Canada there is no such census taking place and these letters and cheques are a fraudulent attempt to solicit funds from people working in the healthcare field. Statistics Canada's website contains the following notice: "A number of individuals in the health and medical field in Ontario have been solicited by mail to participate in a Statistics Canada survey. They are informed that Statistics Canada will pay them $2,500 for doing so. "Please note that this solicitation does not come from Statistics Canada. It is not legitimate and individuals should not participate. The persons responsible for the letter are not Statistics Canada employees. Statistics Canada has asked the RCMP to conduct an investigation into this situation which represents both impersonation of Statistics Canada employees and fraud." Halton police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the matter is asked to contact the Milton Criminal Investigation Unit at 905-825-4777 or 905- 6341831, ext. 2419 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Go Big This Holiday Season! THE WRAP-UP EVENT IS ON NOW NEW · State-of-the-Art Facilities · Dedicated Express Lube Lane (No Appointment Necessary) NO Free DVD Players...NO Free Satellite Dishes... JUST ... The following items were featured in our End of Year Clearout flyer inserted in select copies of this week's paper: $299 - king bed $99 - corner entertainment unit $199 - bunk bed $490 - 5 piece dinette set These items have Sold Out and are no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience. · 18 Service Bays · Luxurious Lounge & Coffee Bar 4 All new and used vehicles are windshield priced with .9%** UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS 3 .9% ** French Antique Auction IMPORTED DIRECTLY FROM FRANCE Tuesday Dec 12th at 6:00 p.m. PREVIEW FROM 3:00 p.m. AT OTELLO'S BANQUET HALL 2273 ROYAL WINDSOR DR. (CORNER OF FORD DR.) OAKVILLE The largest and best quality sale to be held in Ontario, all offered with NO reserves! Featuring fine furnishings, lighting, large selection of paintings, clocks and other home decoratives. For photos and directions on the web go to: Remember... When you see MAX you know you are getting MAXimum value! MAXimum service! MAXimum satisfaction! BRONTE RD www.frenchantiqueauction.com Check website for last minute updates QEW 3RD LINE 4TH LINE PAYMENT: VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC, KNOWN CHEQUE . 15% Buyer's premium .SALE WYECROFT OR CONSIGNMENT INFO FAX OR PHONE: JON MEDLEY - AUCTIONEER (905) 878-2647 see our entire lineup & specials www.oakvilletoyota.ca SPEERS Rd. OR ANDREW ZEGERS (905) 327-1887 2375 Wyecroft Road Oakville · 905.842.8400 email: sales@oakvilletoyota.ca