NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents after a marketplace scam resulted in significant financial loss for a local resident.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., on September 11, 2025, the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a fraud at an address in Mapleton Township.
The investigation determined that the victim was searching for a rental property on an online marketplace. The rental company requested the victim send them $935 via e-transfer before viewing the property, to which the victim complied. The rental company asked for more money, which caused the victim to become suspicious. Upon visiting the rental property, the victim learned through its current residents that the home was not actually for rent.
The victim realized they had been scammed and contacted police.
The Wellington County OPP encourages the public to stay educated and informed to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. For more information on scams and frauds, the public is encouraged to read The Little Black Book of Scams, which can be found online: https://www.
If you are the recipient of a fraudulent call, text, or email, or if you have been a victim of a fraud, you are encouraged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://www.
