FLOOD SCAMMERS TARGET HALIBURTON AFTER HUNTSVILLE

HALIBURTON — Flood scammers are turning up here to Haliburton, after targeting homes in Huntsville last week.

First Huntsville, now Haliburton. Flood scammers are going door to door. Call police if you suspect anyone.

Provincial police here east of Muskoka say some individuals may be attempting to fraudulently benefit from this situation.

Haliburton Highlands OPP strongly urge anyone wishing to support fundraising initiatives that may be underway or planned for the future, to make sure that they research carefully before they donate.

Municipalities within the County of Haliburton encourage individuals, businesses and organizations interested in making financial or material donations to contact their local Food Bank, or to seek out a local community organization of their choice (churches, service clubs, etc.).

If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the police at 1-888-310-1122 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca