The Anishinabek Police Service is warning First Nation community members about fraudulent activity targeting people entitled to receive Robinson Huron Treaty distributions, as officers investigate two separate incidents reported over the summer. Incidents under investigation Police said the first incident was reported in July 2026. In that case, investigators said an unknown suspect used a community member’s identification to fraudulently receive a Robinson Huron Treaty payment to which they were not entitled. Police also advised that the funds were distributed and have not yet been recovered. The second incident was reported to authorities in August 2026. In that case, police said a scammer used a community member’s identification to make a request to receive a payment under the eligible member’s name – however, in this instance, no funds were distributed. “Both cases remain under active investigation, and for this reason, we are sharing only limited details at this time,” the Indigenous police service said in a news release on Sept. 1. Precautions urged Authorities are urging communities to take steps to ensure payments are distributed to the correct entitled members. The police service’s recommendations include: How to report Anyone who has lost money to fraud is asked to contact Anishinabek police immediately. Individuals with relevant information about either investigation are asked to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122. Community members can also report suspicious activity using the police service’s online reporting tool or by providing anonymous information to Crime Stoppers.
