The Oliver RCMP is warning local residents about a scam making the rounds.
The Oliver RCMP is warning residents about a telephone scam making the rounds.
Police say Oliver has seen an increase in persons attending the RCMP detachment to report they have received a phone call from either immigration or Canada Revenue Agency demanding money.
“The caller will advise you to provide him with a cash amount or the RCMP will come and arrest you, or remove you from Canada,” said Sgt. Blaine Gervais.
The phone number display may appear to come from the RCMP, immigration or Canada Revenue Agency, but these displays can be taken from the Internet and used on any phone, the officer noted.
“Please do not respond to any request for cash, money sent electronically by computer or Money Transfer Services.”
Gervais said government agencies in Canada will provide you with documentation before requesting payment.
If you have any concerns about a call from immigration or Canada Revenue Agency, hang up on the caller and find a different number than provided by the fraudulent caller, and confirm what you were told.
