According to a Durham police press release on Wednesday, the couple from Oxbridge, Ont. lost $ 1.2 million in fraud. Police said that after the couple lost their savings, they turned to a family friend asking for a $ 130,000 loan. The friend contacted police about the situation and the elderly couple realized they had been cheated, police said. CTV News Toronto contacted Durham Police for more information about the situation, but declined to comment to protect the couple’s identity. Police remind residents that most lotteries require the winner to be a resident of a province, state and / or country to collect winnings. In Canada, it is illegal to charge a profit or income tax. For example, if you win $ 1,000, you win $ 1,000. There is no service charge, insurance or clearing charge. Police said anyone unsure of the validity of a claim could contact the Ontario Alcohol and Gambling Commission or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center. “Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” police said.
