The scammer creates a sense of urgency and then asks for the caller to confirm their credit card number and personal information.
The calls are often made late in the evening or early in the morning with the hopes of catching the potential victim off guard.
The OPP would like to remind everyone to verify the legitimacy of any caller before providing any personal information over the phone.
If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded contact your local police service or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit their website at www.antifraudcentre.ca
