The Owen Sound Police Service is warning the public regarding a fraud after an Owen Sound resident was contacted over an alleged outstanding debt on their telecommunication services.

Detective Sergeant Jeff Fluney stated, "Yesterday an Owen Sound resident received a notice purporting to be from a national telecommunication company, stating they owed over $200.00 on their account balance. The notice further advised that a representative from the company would be attending the home at a later date to collect the funds."

The resident contacted the telecommunication company directly and was advised to contact the police as it was a scam.

"We want to remind the community that they must always be vigilant when contacted by a company or an individual making such claims. The national telecommunications companies do not conduct business in this fashion. If people have any doubt about any correspondence they receive they should contact the company directly for clarification," said Fluney.

Source - Owen Sound Police Service