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A Brockville woman “befriended” a 41-year-old Ottawa man then stole his identity and used his personal information to bilk him of about $20,000, Grenville County OPP’s crime unit alleges.

Katrina Gilmour, 35, was charged Wednesday with fraud over $5,000, two counts of making a forged document, two counts of fraud under $5,000 and four counts of identity theft.

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She was released on a promise to appear in court in Brockville April 12.

Police call it “familial fraud” when a friend or family member uses a close relationship for financial gain and said identity theft can take many forms.

“The most common form of financial fraud is, where your personal information is used without your knowledge or consent to establish a new account, typically a loan or credit card,” police said.

“If you suspect that you have become a victim of identity theft contact your local police service or the OPP at 1-800-310-1122.”

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