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The Essex County OPP have charged a 26-year-old Windsor woman in connection to a fraud investigation — and investigators believe there could be more victims.
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Law enforcement launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from an individual who alleged they had been defrauded approximately $18,500 while in an intimate partnership with the accused.
According to Essex County OPP, the victim had entered into a relationship with the accused, “engaging in intimate activities.”
The accused then allegedly claimed to be pregnant and “demanded” money from the victim to help cover the cost of medical expenses.
The Essex County OPP detachment located in the Municipality of Lakeshore was alerted to the fraud in February.
In an emailed statement on Thursday afternoon, the Essex County OPP said the 26-year-old Windsor resident was charged with fraud over $5,000 on June 6.
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The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in downtown Windsor at a later date.
Investigators believe that there could be more victims involved in the “romance scam.”
The Essex County OPP said that the investigation is still ongoing.
If you are a victim, or have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
For more information on the latest scams and frauds, check out the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
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