Rocky Chamber of Commerce warns about phone scams

There is also the Canada Revenue Agency scam which a caller states that you owe back taxes. They claim if they are not paid immediately they will have you arrested. They attempt to obtain your social insurance number, bank account and credit card information.

The Bank Inspector scam occurs when a caller claims there is someone within the bank making odd transactions on your account. In an attempt to find the internal party, they ask you to go to the bank and make a withdrawal. They arrange a meeting with the ‘undercover bank inspector’, who then takes your money, claiming that they will have it redeposited to your account. The money never gets return to your bank.

The Grandparent Scam is where the scammer acts distressed and uses familial terms, like Grandma, Grandpa, Mom or Dad, then demands that you forward money to help them get out of jail or pay off loan sharks, by transferring money into a certain account. They use panic to confuse the recipient, denying them the opportunity to ask questions.

The chamber says common signs of scams include a lack of documentation, pressure to make up your mind immediately, and refusal of additional information.

The chamber adds that you should always ask questions if you’re unsure about any information.

“We hope that no business falls victim to any of the scams that are out and about,” says Dolman. “Do your part, get as much information from them as you can, hang up and immediately report to the RCMP.”

The chamber asks any businesses or residents that know of other scams in the community to let them know, so they can pass on the information.

by Jessie Weisner (Twitter: @Jessie__Weisner)

Rocky Chamber of Commerce warns about phone scams

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