The OPP is warning residents about a fraud incident in Renfrew County involving the sale of firewood on Facebook.
Officers say the suspect requested a deposit by e-transfer and once the deposit was made, the firewood was not delivered and the buyer was unable to contact the seller.
Police have arrested and charged 47-year-old Cory Baptiste of North-Algona-Wilberforce with 11 counts of fraud under $5,000 and 11 counts of obtaining by false pretense.
The accused remains in custody.
If you or someone you know may have been a victim, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
You can also report the information to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)