Three London residents accused of making an attempt to defraud Windsor automotive supplier

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An investigation into a vehicle lease transaction at a Windsor car dealership has resulted in fraud charges against three London residents.

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Windsor police said a false driver’s license was used in the agreement.

On Dec 20, members of the financial crimes unit began investigating a transaction that was set to happen at a dealership in the 9000 block of Tecumseh Road East.

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The suspect driving license was reported to the police the same day the deal was supposed to be completed.

Members of the financial crimes unit and property crimes unit went to the dealership and arrested a London woman.

The vehicle involved was located. It had two occupants — a male and a female, also from London. Windsor police arrested them both.

Mary Maras, 50, of London, has been charged with fraud (value exceeding $5,000), uttering a forged document, possessing identity information for the purposes of fraud, and personation (identity fraud).

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Mark Sierkowski, 39, of London, and Robyn Malin, 27, of London, both face a charge of fraud (value exceeding $5,000).

Windsor police investigators of financial crimes remind the public — and businesses in particular — of the importance of due diligence when completing transactions.

“False identification can appear very legitimate on its face,” Windsor police said. “Take extra steps if required to confirm a person’s identity. If something appears suspicious, please do not hesitate to contact police.”

The investigation continues. Anyone who believes they have also been targeted for fraud is asked to call the financial crimes unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330.

Anonymous tips can be made via Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.

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