Advertisement

Lindsay resident defrauded of nearly $3,000 in bank transaction

City of Kawartha Lakes police say a man agreed to cash another man's cheque, which turned out to be a fake.
City of Kawartha Lakes police say a man agreed to cash another man's cheque, which turned out to be a fake. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File

Police in Lindsay, Ont., are seeking a suspect after a man was allegedly defrauded of nearly $3,000 following a bank transaction on New Year’s Day.

City of Kawartha Lakes police say the victim was at his financial institution when he was approached by an unknown man who offered $100 to the victim to cash a $2,900 cheque.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police say the victim agreed and deposited the cheque in an ATM before turning over the money.

The bank later confirmed the cheque was fraudulent and debited the man’s account, police said.

Police are searching for the suspect, who is described as a Caucasian man in his late 20s to 30s with a thin build and a blond goatee. He stands around five feet 10 inches tall and is missing his front teeth.

Story continues below advertisement

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.

Sponsored content

AdChoices