**** RCMP Media Release
Nova Scotia RCMP receiving reports of phone scams
Nova Scotia RCMP has recently received reports of phone scams and wants to help the public protect themselves.
One of the scams involved a caller saying they were from the victim’s bank and that someone had been making fraudulent charges on their account. The fraudster convinced the victims to go to various stores and purchase pre-paid gift cards.
Police are reminding the public to protect themselves against frauds in the following ways:
- Do not send money, gift cards, Bitcoin or anything else of value to someone you’ve never met in-person.
- If you have a feeling that something is not right, it is best to trust your gut and stop communicating with that person.
Scammers can be very persistent and convincing. Being defrauded is never the victim’s fault. If you have been defrauded, you are not alone. Please report it to your local police.
If you encounter a scam, please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at: http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.
