Published Apr 01, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 1 minute readPolice have arrested and charged a man after being caught hunting unlawfully. FILE PHOTO/CAPE BRETON POST Cape Breton Police are warning people of an online scam involving invites to a workshop run by a local non-profit.In an emailed release sent Monday afternoon, police said they were contacted by someone who wanted to know the validity of a call from someone alleging to be with ACAP Cape Breton.ACAP is an environmental education non-profit in Sydney. The person who made the police report said a person called and said they were from ACAP, calling to offer the student a place in an upcoming workshop on April 3.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe person said the workshop was taking place in Glace Bay, that transportation would be provided and the person who participated would receive $100.Police have confirmed with ACAP Cape Breton they don’t have any upcoming camps or workshops in April.ACAP Cape Breton also said they wouldn’t provide transportation to minors in their vehicles or solicit parents directly for camps.Police are asking anyone who has received a call like to to contact them at 902-563-5151 to follow-up for investigation.If anyone has information about this fraudulent call, please contact Cape Breton police at the same number. People can also provide information anonymously through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.Article content
Beware fake camp call, Cape Breton police warn
