Prince George RCMP warn public about phone scam using detachment number
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PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP are warning residents about an increase in fraudulent phone calls that appear to come from the detachment’s non-emergency phone number.
Police say they have received numerous reports over the past two weeks from people across Canada who have been contacted by someone claiming to be a police detective. During the calls, the caller allegedly tells victims that a man has been taken into custody while carrying their identification and then attempts to obtain personal information.
According to RCMP, the calls are not legitimate and are the result of a technique known as “spoofing,” where scammers manipulate caller ID information to make it appear as though the call is originating from a trusted organization.
“Phone and online frauds are becoming increasingly complex and harder to detect as fake,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Northern B.C. RCMP. “Our advice is always: when in doubt, hang up and call that number back. That will tell you right away if you are receiving a legitimate call or not.”
