Cattle scam in Huron County

Posted Dec 30, 2009 09:20:59 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Huron County OPP say farmers in Edmonton claim to have sent money for cows that have never been delivered.

The Edmonton Police Department recently alerted local police to the fact that some of their residents were scammed after sending money to an Ontario cattle farmer. The fraudster farmer is believed to be living in Huron County.

Police are now warning everyone to be cautious when buying the animals and to deal with reputable companies.

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