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Media Release March 17, 2025
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Princess Margaret Hospital Lottery Calls
The Port Hope Police Service is warning residents about a recent scam involving fraudulent claims of a Princess Margaret Hospital Lottery win.
Scammers contacted residents, claiming they had won $260,000 and a Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The caller advised they would deliver the prize at 3p.m. the same day. Fortunately, a suspicious family member intercepted the phone call, prompting the scammer to hang up immediately.
In this instance, no personal information was provided, and the incident was reported to Port Hope Police.
If you have received a similar call and experienced financial loss, please contact the Port Hope Police Service at 905-885-8123 ext. 3 to file a report.
We remind residents to stay vigilant and never provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers.
Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
