In a media release dated July 8, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warn residents of a scam that has recently surfaced in the area. The scammer calls and pretends to be from a financial institution or credit card company and falsely tells the victim that their credit card and/or banking information has been compromised. The scammer creates a sense of urgency and then asks for the caller to confirm their credit card number and personal information. The calls are often made late in the evening or early in the morning in the hopes of catching the potential victim off guard. The OPP would like to remind everyone to verify the legitimacy of any caller before providing any personal information over the phone.
If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded, contact your local police service or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit their website at www.antifraudcentre.ca
Peever,S. OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment(2020,July8) OPP WARN OF PHONE SCAM SURFACING IN AREA [media release]
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