Residents in Pembroke, Ontario, can learn how to protect themselves from common scams during a free safety presentation on March 28, 2026. The Pembroke Police Services Board is encouraging community members to attend the session to help lower the risk of local fraud.
The event will be held at the Pembroke Public Library from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is organizing the talk in response to an increase in fraud cases across the region.
Auxiliary sergeants, including Sgt. Leeson, will lead the discussion on how to spot different types of trickery. This includes romance scams, where people are misled by fake relationships, and grandparent scams, where callers pretend to be family members in trouble.
The presentation will also cover cybercrime and mass marketing fraud. Organizers hope to give residents the tools they need to protect their money and personal information from digital and phone-based scams.
