Police are looking to identify a suspect in a fraud.
The victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be from their cell phone provider. The victim provided an authentication code and the suspect disabled the victim’s phone in a “Sim swap”
The suspect also opened a credit card in the victim’s name and made several purchases.
The suspect is described as: male, Black, beard and short black hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black track pants with Jordan logo and white sandals with socks.
Please see attached photo of the suspect.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident is asked to contact D/Cst Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit 1-888-579-1520 ex 5371
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Source: Durham Regional Police Service
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