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Police recommend writing down the information and calling back to confirm it is a legitimate call.
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Published yesterday at 3:34 p.m. EST
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Toronto police are warning people about scammers calling people pretending to be their officers.
The number displayed, 416-808-5200, is indeed that of Division 52 of the Toronto police, but it is in fact a spoofed number.
The Toronto Police Service reminds the public that if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer, obtain their name and identification number, then call the police directly to confirm if it is a police officer. ‘a legitimate call.
The police received several complaints from citizens about this ploy.
The imposters tell their callers that they are investigating fraudulent activity and ask them to contact Chinese authorities to warn them. They would sometimes make video calls with the aim of recording them.
Investigators believe they are trying to obtain personal information to commit fraud. They remind people to never give personal information to a stranger over the phone.
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