Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Bay Roberts RCMP is warning residents of a current phone scam involving a scammer who is presenting themselves as a police officer and is soliciting funds in support of a charity.
Earlier this week, Bay Roberts RCMP was contacted by an area resident who reported receiving a phone call from an individual who identified themselves as a Constable with the Bay Roberts RCMP Detachment. In addition to claiming to be a police officer, the scammer stated that they were raising funds for homeless women and children in the province and were seeking financial support. The scammer stated that donations could be made through a credit card payment over the phone or that a donation package could be sent out to the caller in the mail. Credit card information was not provided.
Bay Roberts RCMP is confirming that no current fundraising is in place and that this is a scam.
If you receive a call from someone identifying themselves as a police officer and suspect that the caller is not legitimate, please contact your local detachment directly.
RCMP NL cautions residents on providing credit card and other personal information to incoming callers.