The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) says scammers targeting people via phone are claiming to represent the Canada Border Services Agency.
Multiple reports have been received in recent days, according to a public advisory issued on Tuesday. Read more: With the high price of Bitcoin, are Sask.
criminals cashing in? The SPS said the fraudsters are phoning to inform members of the public a parcel or shipment destined for them was stopped at the border and contains illegal items.
The fraudsters will frighten victims into believing they have warrants for their arrest and convince them they need to send money to avoid legal consequences, according to police. “Fraudsters rely on fear and panic to exploit their victims,” read the SPS statement. “