101-YEAR-OLD THE VICTIM OF A WOMAN, 45, ACCUSED OF TRYING TO BANK FRAUDULENT CHEQUE IN HUNTSVILLE LAST MONTH
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com
HUNSTVILLE — A senior more than a century old was the victim of a Huntsville woman — more than half her age — who on Tuesday police say was charged with trying to fraudulently deposit the person’s cheque in a bank last month.
Police say that on Thursday, May 21, just after 2 p.m. officers were notified of suspected a fraud at a bank in town.
They were told a woman tried to deposit the cheque believed to be fraudulent.
Investigating officers discovered the cheque belonged to a 101-year-old resident.
As a result, on Tuesday, June 2, Crystal Shambrook, 45, of Huntsville, was charged with:
- Fraud Under $5,000
- Obtaining by False Pretence
Shambrook is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Tuesday, July 21st 2026.
Police did not say if there was any connection between the victim and the accused.
Fraud victim resources:
- To learn more about fraud prevention and how to keep yourself protected, please visit: www.opp.ca/fraud and https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/protect-protegez-eng.htm.
- If you suspect fraudulent activity or have been a victim of fraud, report it immediately to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or online at https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca
- If you wish to report a similar incident or have information related to a scam, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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