Sarnia Neighbourhood Watch

02/17/2026

Kidnapping Scam Awareness 🚨
Scammers may try to frighten you with urgent calls claiming a loved one has been kidnapped and demanding money. These calls are designed to create panic and pressure you into acting quickly.

Remember:
-Hang up and contact your family member directly.
-Verify the situation with Chatham-Kent Police Service or a trusted source.
-Never send money, gift cards or transfers based on a phone call.
-Urgency and secrecy are major red flags.


Talk to your loved ones, especially seniors about these scams. Awareness prevents victimization. 💙

For more information please visit:
🔗 https://ckpolice.com/safety-and-prevention/fraud-prevention/
To report a suspected scam:
Call 519-352-1234 (non-emergency) Or dial 911 in an emergency even if no money was lost.

01/14/2026

Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Enbridge Gas. Please be aware there are scammers going around Sarnia-Lambton pretending to be from Enbridge Gas.
As per Enbridge's social media post:
We DO NOT sell natural gas door-to-door. We DO NOT sell, rent, or service natural gas appliances.
Our representatives will NEVER come to your door and ask to see your natural gas bill or sign a contract. (Note: Such activity has been reported in areas like recently.)
For more information on how to avoid and report scams, check out this page: https://www.enbridgegas.com/ontario/contact-us/scam-awareness.

12/23/2025

Leaving the box from a large ticket item at the curb can attract the wrong kind of attention. Discreetly dispose of the boxes from your holiday gifts to avoid being a target for theft.

12/19/2025

11/27/2025

is alerting residents to recent reports of individuals going door-to-door offering “discounted” driveway paving. These individuals often use high-pressure tactics to push for quick decisions and may request cash payments upfront. In many cases, the work is poor quality, overpriced, or never completed.

We encourage everyone to stay vigilant and protect themselves from fraud:
• Be cautious of unsolicited offers at your door
• Don’t feel pressured to make immediate decisions
• Request written estimates and check references
• Never pay in full until the work is complete to your satisfaction
• If something feels off, trust your instincts

If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. County of Lambton ^jr

11/20/2025

11/07/2025

is warning residents after a local senior in Lakeshore lost $6,500 in a Grandparent Scam.

The Essex County OPP Crime Unit is investigating this incident along with 11 other similar reports across the county.

Protect Yourself:
* Stop and verify before sending money — call the family member directly.
* Talk to friends or relatives before acting on urgent requests.
* Be cautious of requests for e-transfers, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or couriers.
* Never share personal or financial info with unknown callers.

Learn more at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca ^sd
Municipality of Lakeshore Municipality of Leamington Town of Essex Town of Kingsville Town of Tecumseh Pelee Island County of Essex

10/16/2025

October 15, 2025 - Due to recent reports of potential increase in toxicity of unregulated drugs, Lambton Public Health (LPH) again recommends actions to prevent opioid-related overdose or poisonings:

https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/opioid-toxicity/

10/01/2025

Think carefully before marrying someone and sponsoring them to come to Canada, especially if
🚩 you’ve just met
🚩 they want to get married quickly
🚩 they’ve been married or in a common-law relationship many times before
🚩 they haven’t shared much information about their background or family

Avoid scams and learn the rules for sponsoring a spouse: https://bit.ly/4gKNpfT

09/12/2025

- Public Beware

A local resident received a call from an unknown number claiming their investment from three years ago had grown to $3 million. The caller requested personal banking information, a face scan, and the phone number linked to the account. The resident provided the information and later discovered $600 had been withdrawn from their account.

If you are the recipient of a fraudulent call, text, or email, or if you have been a victim of a fraud, you are encouraged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/.

County of Wellington ^mrb