Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday warned residents of a new scam doing the rounds.
The scammer sends a text claiming to be a family member saying their cell phone is broken and need immediate assistance in making a payment.
If you’ve been victimized by this type of fraud, you can make a report online at http://drps.ca or contact @canantifraud, said the police.
Helpful Tips
- Do not trust ID names and phone numbers as scammers use spoofing
- Never send money or personal information to unknown names, phone numbers or email addresses
- Always confirm text messages with the family member first, if making an unusual payment request
- Be suspicious of any unusual or urgent request to send money via e-transfer, cyrpto currency or gift cards
- Be careful what you post online as scammers can easily manage to get phone number details and names on social media.