“Eastern Ontario now has over 300 crypto ATMs (40 within OPP jurisdiction), allowing the scammers to quickly direct victims to a nearby kiosk,” the OPP stated.
In a video shared by the OPP East Region, Provincial Constable Joey Mason, Media Relations Officer with the Leeds County Detachment, points out that Canada ranks second in the world for the number of crypto ATMs.
Screen captured image from OPP East Region video on X.
The release mentions several types of fraud that have been reported by the OPP:
Investment frauds Job/employment scams Relationship and romance scams Extortion scams Recovery scams (promises to recover lost crypto for a fee)Bank investigator scams Service scams (fake services, invoices, tech help, etc.)
“During Fraud Prevention Month in March, Community Engagement Officers at OPP detachments will work with local businesses where crypto ATMs are located to provide fraud prevention materials and messaging,” the OPP stated.
“OPP Auxiliary members will also support community-based fraud-prevention education.”
The police highlighted some common warning signs to be aware of:
An urgent issue (account compromised, warrant, overdue bill, hacked device)Pressured to act immediately or threatened with arrest, fines or embarrassment You are instructed to withdraw cash and deposit it into a crypto ATMYou are told to keep it secret; don’t talk to family members or bank staff
A video has been posted on OPP East Region social media platforms:
“If you used a crypto ATM and think you’ve been scammed, keep your receipt and note down where you found the kiosk along with any support number shown on it,” the OPP said.
“Make sure you take screenshots and save details like crypto wallet addresses, transaction IDs, receipts, text messages emails and phone numbers.”
If you’re affected by this kind of scam, please reach out to your local OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. You can also report it online at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or call 1-888-495-8501. More information about ongoing scams can be found on the Anti-Fraud Centre website.
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Screen captured image from OPP East Region video on X.
The release mentions several types of fraud that have been reported by the OPP:
Investment frauds Job/employment scams Relationship and romance scams Extortion scams Recovery scams (promises to recover lost crypto for a fee)Bank investigator scams Service scams (fake services, invoices, tech help, etc.)
“During Fraud Prevention Month in March, Community Engagement Officers at OPP detachments will work with local businesses where crypto ATMs are located to provide fraud prevention materials and messaging,” the OPP stated.
“OPP Auxiliary members will also support community-based fraud-prevention education.”
The police highlighted some common warning signs to be aware of:
An urgent issue (account compromised, warrant, overdue bill, hacked device)Pressured to act immediately or threatened with arrest, fines or embarrassment You are instructed to withdraw cash and deposit it into a crypto ATMYou are told to keep it secret; don’t talk to family members or bank staff
A video has been posted on OPP East Region social media platforms:
“If you used a crypto ATM and think you’ve been scammed, keep your receipt and note down where you found the kiosk along with any support number shown on it,” the OPP said.
“Make sure you take screenshots and save details like crypto wallet addresses, transaction IDs, receipts, text messages emails and phone numbers.”
If you’re affected by this kind of scam, please reach out to your local OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. You can also report it online at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or call 1-888-495-8501. More information about ongoing scams can be found on the Anti-Fraud Centre website.
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