OPP are warning of a firewood sale scam

If you’re purchasing firewood online this fall, be careful. Killaloe OPP say there’s an online scam claiming victims. 

A Renfrew County OPP investigation has found that several people have bought firewood online with an e-transfer. But, once the deposits were made the seller disappeared and never delivered. 

A 47-year-old Wilberforce man has already been charged. He’s facing more than 30 fraud related charges.

But police are still investigating, as more victims are coming forward. 

If you know of a fraud, call 1-800-222-TIPS.

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