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Last year Lethbridge Police responded to nearly 32,000 calls for service and 99.4 per cent were resolved without any use of force.

Lethbridge Police continue to investigate a collision that resulted in two pedestrians being struck by a vehicle earlier this morning.

Victims are led to believe a virus has infected their computer. Scammers posing as a credible technology company then gain access to their computer to "fix" it and instead run programs and alter settings that can install malware or steal personal and financial information.

Check out the Online Safety Toolkit built by the Building Safer Communities team to find information and tips about online safety from credible source.

Online phishing scams generally involve a victim receiving a fake (or “spoofed”) but credible looking message that tricks them into sharing sensitive personal and/or financial information. 

Lethbridge Police are working with Alberta Sheriffs to conduct a focused traffic project aimed at addressing pedestrian safety, especially around schools and playgrounds in Lethbridge. 

While the use of cryptocurrency is legitimate and growing, the lack of public understanding makes it a prime area for scammers to target victims.

In a romance scam, a criminal gains trust and affection to carry on an online relationship, usually though fake social media profiles and dating sites. Eventually, they will create a reason for money to be sent or invested. 

Lethbridge Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with careless driving in connection with a pedestrian collision that resulted in three children sustaining serious injuries.