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Beware of high-pressure tactics: Halton fraud unit continued from p.15 They do this to maintain a relationship with you. They want you to think they care about you and are helping you, looking out for your best interests. These criminals almost always prey on our senior population or vulnerable members of the public. Where are these criminals? You would think to perpetrate such significant crimes (in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars) they would have to live in your neighbourhood, but that's not the case. A fraud network is a multi-level criminal system, where the key participants may not even be in this country. With the advancement of technology, a fraudster can call or email you from anywhere in the world and spoof their location to mislead the recipient as to their actual whereabouts. They'll coerce you into sending them money by wire transfer or they have runners, who are willing to take the risk for a few hundred dollars compensation, to pick the cash up from you. You will never see or meet the actual flourishing fraudster as they have underlings that do all the heavy lifting for them. It all sounds scary, but with some common sense and awareness that these people are out there, you or your family members may never need to worry about it. Take extra precautions when communicating by telephone or email with anyone you are not familiar with and never send money through money wire services to people you don't know. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) (www.antifraudcentre.ca) is a great resource for anyone who would like more information on fraud prevention. The CAFC is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on mass-marketing fraud, advance-fee fraud letters, Internet fraud and I.D theft complaints. `Recognize it. Stop it.' -- Det. Sgt. Troy Izlakar is a member of the Halton Regional Police Service, Regional Fraud Unit. @HRPSRIS 17 | Thursday, April 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Dr. Vanessa Milich & Associates Family Dental Care Encouraging Healthy and Happy Smiles Caring for Oakville Families for 10 years Welcoming New Patients Evening and Saturday Appointments Queensbury Dental 905.849.8449 Dundas St. Oakmead n Trafalgar Rd. 146 Lakeshore Rd.W. · Oakville · 905.338.6333 Monday to Sunday : From 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Upon purchase of a meal valued at minimum $ 10 (before taxes), receive a free side order with a maximum value of $3.95. Promotion is valid upon presentation of this coupon only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. One coupon per client, per visit. Not valid on Early Bird, Lunch Express menus and holidays.Valid from Monday to Sunday at Ben & Florentine Oakville. Expiration date : May 1st, 2015 FREE SIDE ORDER River Oaks Blvd. Upper Middle Rd. Sixth Line 1534 Queensbury Cres., Oakville (on Upper Middle Rd., just west of Trafalgar Rd.) www.queensburydentalclinic.com Event Sponsor QEW BloSSomS in Spring ! Skyway Jewellers Martindale Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton Saturday, April 11, 2015, 9am - 4pm See You There! Welcome to the Kids First Show! The Kids First Show is a special family oriented consumer show showcasing local businesses & organizations for kids ages 2-12. This is a one-day event complete with demonstrations and information about products, services & experiences for your family & your kids. FREE LOOT BAGS to the first 500 kids! Check out our Bouncy Castle courtesy of Par-T-Perfect! See our Reptile Show courtesy of White, Rose or Yellow Gold 10K - 14 K 2501 Third Line Rd. Oakville 905.827.0700 2 locations South Oakville Centre 1515 Rebecca, St. Oakville 905.469.0520 Free Admission for families courtesy of www.skywayjewellers.com Presented by The Canadian Champion 905-878-2341 · www.insidehalton.com /TheKidsFirstShowMilton