A Thunder Bay resident has been bilked out of more than $25,000.
Thunder Bay Police’s Economic Crime Unit is investigating the scam.
Police say the victim was contacted by a person claiming to be with a company that could help save money on their bills.
They claimed they would directly pay the bill, with the victim owning the company a discounted rate for the bill.
The victim was led to believe the bills have been paid and their accounts are in good standing.
Instead, the bill payments had been revoked, or haven’t been paid, but the victim has been sending money to the scammer.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit is urging family members and friends to speak to those who may be vulnerable to being targeted by this type of scam.
Police advise community members contacted by a suspected scammer that if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
