The St. Thomas Police Service and Member of Parliament Andrew Lawton are holding a free fraud prevention information session for seniors on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to help older residents in St. Thomas, Ontario, stay safe from financial schemes. This meeting is part of a national effort to raise awareness during Fraud Prevention Month.
The session, which will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall at the CASO station, is designed to provide practical tips on how to spot and avoid increasingly complex scams, including those involving artificial intelligence and deepfakes. The initiative follows a recent report on March 1, 2026, in which a local resident lost over $250.00 after falling victim to a scam on Facebook.
According to the Consumers Council of Canada, the theme for the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month is “Fraud: The Hidden Game,” with a goal to teach citizens how to recognize, reject, and report suspicious activity. Police say these sessions help empower seniors who are often targeted by digital and phone-based fraud.
The St. Thomas Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch is responsible for investigating major thefts and fraud in the community. Chief Marc Roskamp and his team are focused on reducing the number of people who fall victim to these crimes through direct education and proactive community engagement.
