Belleville, Ont., police say there have been two cases of fraud this week involving victims who had applied for a job online.
Police say in both instances, the victims were asked to deposit cheques and purchase an Apple gift card, and then keep a portion of the funds.
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According to police, one of the victims lost out on $1,200, while the other was defrauded of $500.
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“Belleville Police Service would like to remind everyone to be vigilant in these circumstances and that when contacted via e-mail or over the phone there is a possibility it may be fraudulent and are encouraged to investigate further,” police said in a news release.
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