RAINY RIVER DISTRICT, Ont. – Ontario Provincial Police is warning residents to be wary of a phone scam using phone numbers associated to the Fort Frances Courthouse.
Police say scammers are using phone numbers associated to the Fort Frances Courthouse as a call display number to make the public believe the courts are phoning them.
The scammers are trying to get personal information from the public.
Police want to remind residents the Courthouse will not call and ask for personal information relation to banking information or your social insurance number and they do not collect money on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Anyone who receives these types of calls should hang up the phone immediately. Don't give out any personal information including identification numbers, passwords or financial information.
If you or someone you know suspects they have been a victim of phishing contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or p3tips.com.