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Friday, April 28, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 17 Con artists ripping off banks Halton Police in Oakville are investigating a pitch, and will convince the account holder that series of frauds involving large amounts of there is little chance of being caught, and even if money where the pattern is identical in every they are caught with the counterfeit cheque, they case. a m only have to deny knowledge to pre Individuals enter their own banks clude any criminal charge. and ask to deposit a large value In most instances, the account hold cheque, always certified, and usually ers have been told to use a story of a in amounts of between $75,000 and genuine business deal to cover the CRIME $250,000. payment made into the bank. STOPPERS The account holders immediately Police are reminding individuals and request the majority of this amount be small business owners that if an offer used to purchase a bank draft, made sounds too good to be true, it probably payable to a foreign exchange facility, is. and this draft is returned to the party, If arrested or investigated for laun who recruited the account holder. dering such counterfeit cheques The remaining 15% (typically) through their accounts, these people C all 8 2 5 -T IP S stays in the account, and is the "fee" will be charged with the appropriate or 1-800-668-5151 criminal offences. for performing this transaction. These cheques later turn out to be This type of crime is akin to buying fake or "counterfeit". the brand new TV that "fell off the back of a The account holders are approached and truck" for a fraction of its true value. asked to perform these transactions by organized If any persons have been approached in such fraud groups. The true identity of the persons a way, or if they have any information concern approaching the account holders will never be ing this type of crime, please call the #2 District known. Fraud Unit at 825-4747 ext 2219, or Crime The con artists are very convincing in their Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. a> on O A K V IL L E QUOTATION Q-21-2000 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE STOPPERS C R IM E FOR AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR RIVER OAKS RECREATION CENTRE SEALED QUOTATIONS on forms provided will be received by the Purchasing Depart ment, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 until 12:00 noon, Local Time, MONDAY, MAY 15, 2000 Specifications, quotation forms and quotation envelopes are available at the offices of the Purchasing Department, telephone (905) 338-4197. A Deposit/Performance Bond will be required with quotation submission. The Town of Oakville reserves the right to reject any or all quotations and the highest or lowest as the case may be will not necessarily be accepted. R. J. Coumoyer, C.I.M., P. Mgr. Director, Purchasing and Office Services 1225 TR A FA L G A R R O A D · O A K V IL L E , O N T A R IO · L6J 5 A 6 S t. iJ^lndrerv's Church fubdee 2000 Concert Series Presenting a series o f concerts in St. A n d rew 's C hurch. To aid developing countries and to assist in the restoration o f St. Andrew' s C hurch. (S p r in g (D ? /n to a v in g s See our beautiful selection o f lamps and accessories. F ea tu rin g tS h n k i Occasional Coffee and End Tables During our Spring Seat Sale Savings Event, y o u 'llJind everything y o u need to freshen up yo u r home. And at prices so lo w ,yo u 'll be ready to clean u p .' Entertainment Centers C one in f o r a TEACHING KIDS HOW TO *1 Occasional Chairs Reclining Chairs and Sofas (o f course) - S a tu rd a y M a y 1 3, 2000 a t 8 :0 0 p .m . Safety Video FREE BE SAFE/ n . i n i i ' t t t 11 A limited number o f patron tickets will be available which will include preferred seating and a reception following the concert at the parish centre with the artists. & Activity Kit Living Room Sofas and Sleepers Tickets available at Bookers, L'Atelier Grigorian, Pick of the Crop For ticket sales or more inform ation please contact S t. A n d rew 's C hurch, 4 7 Reynolds St. O akville, O ntario L6J 3J9 100's o f M o d e l s I n S to ck F o r I m m e d ia t e D elivery! f N BURLINGTON POWER CENTRE Q.E.W. & BRANT STREET (905)331-7600 M on.-fri. 9:30 a m -9 pm, Sat. 9:30 am -6 pm, Sun. 10 am -5 pm 90 DAYS SAME AS (ASH Brant St Guelph Line ( 9 0 5 ) 8 4 4 -8 5 8 5 Sponsored by cable UTO, delivery charge* and S 2*».99 admintstratioa fee due * time of purchase an, commencing 10 day* bom the date o f debaery/pick np. Limited Brae oiler. WE TheO akville Beaver