Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are warning of a possible scam that involves a program they run.
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say they have been receiving calls from residents saying they’ve been asked to donate money for the OPP’s Community Bear Program. While the OPP does give black and white teddy bears to kids that are involved in traumatic situations the OPP respond to, they are not asking for donations to help with it. The OPP say they get the money for it through sponsorship.
The OPP is reminding people to always make sure to verify who you’re speaking with when dealing with charitable organizations or anyone trying to solicit money from you.