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    PROJECT ATLAS LIVE CHAT: Crypto Scams Unmasked

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    OPP Reveals the Dark Side of Digital Investments

    (OTTAWA, Ont.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invites the media and public to a live, interactive session exposing the rise of cryptocurrency scams, the newest frontier of organized crime. Featuring experts from the Anti-Rackets Branch and Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, this session will highlight the latest fraud tactics and provide practical strategies to protect your assets. As part of the groundbreaking Project ATLAS, the OPP is cracking down on global fraud networks and empowering Ontarians to fight back.

    Why Attend?

    With $309 million in reported investment fraud losses in Canada last year-more than half tied to cryptocurrency scams-this live chat is a unique opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement experts tackling these crimes.

    Event Details:

    Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

    Time: 10 a.m.

    Platform: Live on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook

    Where to Join:

    • X: @OPP_News
    • Facebook/Instagram: @ontarioprovincialpolice

    Featuring:

    • Detective Constable John Armit, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch
    • Detective Sergeant Lynn Danis, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
    • Special Constable Chris Sutton, OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team

     What You’ll Learn:

    • How cryptocurrency scams evolve and what they look like
    • Insights into Project ATLAS’s five-week campaign to disrupt fraud networks and recover stolen funds
    • How cutting-edge scams exploit blockchain technology
    • Tips to protect your digital assets and what to do if you’ve been targeted

    Background on Project ATLAS:

    Launched by the OPP’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team, Project ATLAS is an initiative to tackle cryptocurrency fraud on a global scale. Through public awareness, victim support and proactive investigations, the project aims to combat these crimes and equip Ontarians with tools to stay safe.

    For more information, visit OPP.ca/Atlas.

    Remember:

    If you’ve been a victim of fraud or suspect fraudulent activity, report it to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online via the Fraud Reporting System.

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