Smoke detector scam reported in Winkler: police

A smoke detector is tested Friday, March 9, 2018 in Montreal. (Source: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

The Winkler Police Service is informing the public about a recent scheme involving a company that’s installing smoke detectors.

According to police, an incident took place on Sept. 20 when a company went to a couple’s home in Winkler, Man., where they installed smoke detectors for a “large fee.”

Officers said the couple provided a cheque for deposit and a void cheque, but learned a loan was started in their names the next day.

The couple then cancelled the cheques, changed their bank accounts, contacted the appropriate credit agency and managed not to lose any money.