Sports associations and clubs in Eastern Ontario are the latest target for fraudsters. The OPP says they have responded to numerous calls from clubs who have received emails trying to trick the club’s treasurer into wiring money to a third party. Police say the association or club may be asked to pay an overdue invoice or to send money for equipment rentals. The OPP wants you to verify who you’re dealing with before sending any money to anyone for whatever reason. These scams can costs tens of thousands of dollars and police say they it’s a growing trend. Some tips to protect yourself include: verify the sender’s email address, encourage your association or club to create a standard for money transfers that requires multiple levels of approval and limit the details you share publicly. Fraudsters use information that’s online and on social media to find potential victims.
