OPP arrest Hamilton man after mystery shopper scam in Parry Sound
West Parry Sound OPP say a man from Hamilton is facing charges after a mystery shopper scam in Parry Sound.
Police investigation took 2 years to lead to an arrest
A 39-year-old man from Hamilton was arrested by West Parry Sound OPP after a two year investigation into a mystery shopper scam. (Dave Chidley/CBC)
West Parry Sound OPP say a man from Hamilton is facing charges after a mystery shopper scam in Parry Sound.
In 2016, police say a victim answered an ad and received a $2,980 cheque to be put in her bank account. She was told to deposit the money in another account and keep $500 as payment.
Police say her account was frozen 12 days later because the cheque she had deposited was counterfeit.
Last week, police say Hamilton Police arrested a 39-year-old man on an OPP warrant in connection with the 2016 incident.
He's been charged with fraud under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Parry Sound next month.