A Huron-Kinloss resident is out $215,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam. According to South Bruce OPP, the victim received a bill from a utility company that was higher than their anticipated amount. When the victim spoke to someone that they believed was a company representative, they were told the issue was a processing […]

Oxford OPP are reminding the public that legitimate businesses and the government will not ask for payment with bitcoin or payment cards after two residents were defrauded of $240,000 in separate scams. Police said they were notified Monday that a resident of Zorra Township is out more than $200,000 after falling for a bitcoin scam, […]

At the turn of the last century, George Parker famously "sold" the Brooklyn Bridge to dozens of newcomers, promising each one they could earn money collecting tolls on a bridge that was never his to sell. When he was arrested in 1908, Parker snagged a sheriff's hat and overcoat from the courthouse and confidently strolled out past the guards, wishing them a Happy New Year. Read More