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Phoney bank inspectors on the prowl A week after reporting that a Renfrew area resident was scammed out of $4,000 by a fake bank manager, the OPP has issued a news release saying it is receiving many reports of financial scams targeting seniors and other vulnerable people across the province. In one common scam, individuals claiming to be investigators from one of Canadaʼs chartered banks convince victims to withdraw funds for use as evidence to assist with a bogus theft investigation involving bank personnel, explain the OPP. After the money is withdrawn and handed to the phoney bank inspector, the victim is told to go home and wait for a call confirming the money has been re-deposited in their account. Unfortunately, that call never comes. OPP say that in several recent cases, seniors have complied and were subsequently defrauded of thousands of dollars. “Guard against becoming a victim before providing money or credit card information,” urge police. “Check with another family member or trusted friend to verify the information. “Remember, neither your financial institution nor a police investigator will ever ask you to withdraw money from your account or assist with an undercover investigation.” See SCAM, page 3
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A beaming Melissa Bishop is welcomed home inside the Eganville arena after a Sunday parade in her honour. The tribute to the Eganville middle-distance runner, who competed at the Olympic Games in London last month, was the focus of video, financial, congratulatory and musical presentations inside the arena that afternoon. She is joined, after taking a seat in the audience, by her grandparents Orland and Tory Hawkins. For more photos, see pages 25 and 26.
Golden Sunday for Eganville Olympian Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com
It was the Ottawa Valleyʼs chance to show Melissa Bishop that, in the eyes of those who have followed her Olympic journey so far, she is already a winner. The University of Windsor gradʼs 800-metre run at the 2012 Olympics in London in August didnʼt advance past the first heat but she learned a lot from that one race, Bishop told the hundreds gathered at the community centre for ceremonies following a parade in her honour Sunday in Eganville. Itʼs been an incredible season for the 24-year-old, who became only the third Canadian woman to break the coveted two-minute barrier in the two-lap race.
She ran 1:59.82 en route to earning Olympic status. She and teammate Jessica Smith of North Vancouver both raced the 800 in London. Bishop was eliminated in the opening round, while Smith advanced to the second, or semi-final, round. The Olympian waved and greeted supporters along the parade route, perched atop a horse-drawn carriage that delivered her to the arena where she was honoured with tributes and speeches and she addressed the crowd and presentations were made. It was an opportunity for Bishop to offer thanks and share her story with supporters. “Iʼm very touched to know that my Olympic experience has been an opportunity for the community and surrounding
areas to come together,” she said. Bishop thanked the organizing committee, everyone who participated and supported fundraising events, and those who bought T-shirts and cheered her on in her Olympic efforts. “And of course, an even bigger thank you to everyone who woke up really early to come to the arena and watch my race,” said the Olympian, telling the crowd she is proud to be from Eganville and the Valley. “My experience is one thatʼs hard to describe. It was an emotional experience thinking my dreams were coming true. What Iʼd worked so hard for and made many sacrifices for had finally paid off.” See SPECIAL, page 25
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