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Text scam targeting pensioners

The Guelph Police Service is warning the public to be aware of a current scam targeting pensioners.

We have received several reports of residents receiving texts purportedly from the Canada Revenue Agency and claiming pension and Old Age Security payments have been placed on hold due to an error in the recipient’s tax return. The text includes links to realistic-looking CRA and banking websites and asks the recipient to enter personal information to resolve the issue.

On its website, the Canada Revenue Agency confirms this is a scam and urges anyone receiving such a text to ignore it and not reply or click on any links.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. Even if no financial loss has been sustained, interactions can still be reported to the CAFC.

 

Man arrested for assaulting police officer

A Guelph man faces charges after assaulting a police officer while in custody Wednesday afternoon.

Just after 9:30 a.m. officers patrolling downtown observed a male known to be wanted for failing to appear in court on charges including theft and breaching a release order. He was placed under arrest and transported to the police station to be held for a bail hearing.

While at the station he was being escorted to a cell when he spat on two computer screens used to monitor activities in the cell area. He also grabbed food which had been provided for lunch and threw it at an officer, striking her in the midsection.

A 41-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault police, mischief under $5,000 and failing to attend court. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.

 

Two pedestrians struck in same day

Two pedestrians were treated for minor injuries after being struck by vehicles in separate collisions Wednesday.

Just before 4 p.m. emergency services were called to the parking lot of the Metro store on Edinburgh Road South. An adult female was walking through the parking lot when she was struck by a reversing vehicle and knocked to the ground. She was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

At 8:40 p.m. a motorist called 911 to report he had struck a pedestrian at Gordon Street and College Avenue. An adult female was transported to hospital as a precaution. A 35-year-old Guelph man was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian.

 

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 200