Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 11:00 a.m.     SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION         C11-173790 On Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at approximately 4:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the area of Ingersoll Street and Notre Dame Avenue for a report of shots being heard.    Upon arrival officers, located an area within the 1100 block of Ingersoll Street where it appears a number of shots had been fired.    No injuries have been reported.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Organized Crime Unit.  Anyone who has information regarding this incident or the suspect(s) is asked to contact 986-3411 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     COMPUTER VIRUS SCAM- PUBLIC ADVISORY In the last while the Winnipeg Police Service and the Commercial Crime Unit in particular, have been receiving numerous phone calls from members of the public regarding a scam in which callers purport to be calling on behalf of Microsoft or another legitimate company.     The scam involves the caller, usually from outside of Manitoba, making the potential victim believe that their computer is infected with a virus or is sending out error messages.  The caller then offers to run a scan of the computer if the potential victim allows him/her to gain remote access to their computers.      If access is allowed, they will then pretend to run a scan and report that your computer is infected.  The caller will then try to convince you to purchase anti-virus software right away to remove the infection.  The fee may be a one time payment or an ongoing subscription.  While they are accessing the computer they can infect it with a virus and or install a key logger which will allow them to log each key stroke that the user makes thereby gaining access to usernames and passwords as well as other sensitive personal and or business information stored on the computer.   To avoid falling victim to this scam, the Winnipeg Police Service advises the following:   - Avoid the scam by hanging up on the caller. - If you receive an unsolicited phone call from someone about your computer system's security status, hang up. - NEVER give a stranger remote access to your computer. - Do not give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you have made the call to a trusted source. - Make sure your computer is protected with anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a good firewall - but only purchase the software from a source that you know and trust.   If you think you have provided your account details to a "scammer" contact your bank or financial institution immediately.  If you have allowed remote access to your computer, take the computer to a local computer forensic outlet and have it examined professionally.   If you have not lost any money please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.  If money has been lost please make a police report by attending to any Winnipeg Police Service centre.        FREE VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION CLINIC The Winnipeg Police Service Vehicle Inspection Section in conjunction with Manitoba Public Insurance Standards and Technologies will be offering a free motor vehicle inspection clinic on Sunday, August 21st, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Manitoba Public Insurance Service Centre, 420 Pembina Highway.    As a public service they will provide a vehicle safety inspection and an informational check sheet but will not issue offence notices or do any follow-up for re-inspects for defects or infractions.   The Winnipeg Police Service, including our partners in the transportation industry is committed to promoting safety for all motorists using the streets and highways throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.     FIRE INVESTIGATION                         C11-173458 On Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 shortly before 7:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members, along with emergency services personnel responded to a residence with the 300 block of Selkirk Avenue for a report of a working fire at a two story residence.   Winnipeg Fire Department crews attended and quickly extinguished the fire.  Damage is estimated at $25,000.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force. Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact investigators at 986-6813 or Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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