Northern Rockies RCMP police have received reports from the general public stating they have received calls where the caller has identified themselves as police officers. 

The caller then claims to be in possession of your Social Insurance Number and requests payment. At times the caller may ask for personal information such as banking details. 

How to protect yourself from phone and text messaging scams: 

  • Hang up the phone right away if you get a suspicious call. Do not follow the prompts. 
  • Do not respond to the calls or text messages to unknown or suspicious phone numbers. Research the company contact information independently and call the company to confirm. 
  • Do not click on attached links. They may lead you to fake websites. 
  • Do not give out your personal or financial information through the phone or text messages. 
  • Do not respond to robocallers prompting you to push a number to be placed on a Do not call list. 
  • Utility or phone/internet companies generally do not collect credit card or bank account information over the phone, by email or by text. 
  • No government agency or bank will threaten to arrest you. 
  • No government agencies will request payment in Bitcoin, iTunes cards, gift cards or interact e-Transfers. 

Helpful Links: 

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 

Revenue Canada scams 

Consumer Protection BC 

Caller Smart 

Better Business Bureau 

If you are a victim of fraud in which you have incurred a financial loss and/or given out your personal information, call your local police to report the incident.