Tag: scam

Scammers Using RCMP’s Telephone Number

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is warning the public of fraudulent telephone calls claiming to originate from the RCMP detachment in London, Ontario. The RCMP was notified that the London detachment’s phone number was “spoofed” and used by the callers to coerce the victims into providing personal information such as their Social Insurance Number… Continue reading Scammers Using RCMP’s Telephone Number

Man Poses as Pizza Delivery Driver, Steals Money From Victims

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Source: Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi, globalnews.ca, June 03, 2021 A similar incident also happened to another woman in Saskatoon when she ordered delivery from Domino’s. A woman in Regina who ordered pizza over the weekend was shocked to learn her delivery driver made off with more than a generous tip. A scammer, posing as a pizza delivery… Continue reading Man Poses as Pizza Delivery Driver, Steals Money From Victims

Illegitimate STARS Phone Calls Asking for Money Circulating

Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, January 27, 2021 The public is reminded to be aware of these types of situations and to hold back on providing personal information. Estevan police departments are compiling complaints from residents who say they recently received illegitimate phone calls on the behalf of STARS asking them for money. Both the Estevan Police… Continue reading Illegitimate STARS Phone Calls Asking for Money Circulating

Saskatoon Police Warn of ‘Undelivered’ Parcels Text Scam

Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, ctvnews.ca, December 16, 2020 “When the victims clicked the link in the text message, they were guided through a series of steps and prompted for their credit card information,” SPS said in a news release. SASKATOON — Police in Saskatoon are warning of a scam that draws victims in with… Continue reading Saskatoon Police Warn of ‘Undelivered’ Parcels Text Scam

$30 Order With 3rd-Party Seller on Amazon Turns Into $436 Vehicle Bill

Source: Anne Drewa, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2020 The B.C. woman’s online nightmare began when she searched for a key fob shell case for her 2009 Mazda 5. A B.C. woman says it’s buyer beware when purchasing from third-party sellers on Amazon after a $30 purchase ended up costing her hundreds of dollars. “I trusted Amazon… Continue reading $30 Order With 3rd-Party Seller on Amazon Turns Into $436 Vehicle Bill

Saskatchewan Phone Scam Currently Circulating

The Saskatchewan RCMP wishes to make the public aware that there is currently a phone scam circulating. During the call, the caller claims to be from a police agency and will request your personal information, such as a social insurance Number. Please know, the police will not phone you to ask for your social insurance… Continue reading Saskatchewan Phone Scam Currently Circulating

Kindersley RCMP Warn of SIN Scam

Source: Kindersley RCMP File, October 30, 2019  SIN Scam The Kindersley RCMP Detachment have been receiving numerous complaints from residents that have received telephone calls claiming that their Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) have been compromised. The callers typically will identify themselves as a government official or a police officer and ask individuals to verify their… Continue reading Kindersley RCMP Warn of SIN Scam

Police warn of new twist in phone scam targeting Canadians

Source: Pat Foran, CTV News, October 24, 2019  TORONTO — Scammers have defrauded Canadians out of tens of millions of dollars over the past decade pretending to be collecting back taxes with the Canada Revenue Agency—but police are warning of a new twist on the old scam. The scammers are pretending to be officers with… Continue reading Police warn of new twist in phone scam targeting Canadians

RCMP warn of scammer dressed as SaskPower employee

Source: CBC News, September 23, 2019  ‘Well-dressed’ male was wearing an ID card and driving an SUV with a SaskPower logo on it Someone tried to gain entry into a Montmartre, Sask. home by pretending to be a SaskPower employee, RCMP announced in a press release on Monday. The RCMP said a well-dressed man, wearing… Continue reading RCMP warn of scammer dressed as SaskPower employee