*Important Announcement*
It has come to our attention that there is a fraud phone scam circulating in Nelson. Several reports have been made regarding a call received from a fraudulent number identified as (250) -352- 8229 claiming to be from the City of Nelson advising that their account is overdue and requesting $400. Please take note of the following helpful information to protect yourself against fraud and stay vigilant.
Protect Yourself from Scams:
Fraudsters are actively targeting community members through phone calls, text messages, social media, and email.
STOP — Take a moment before you act
VERIFY — Confirm who you are dealing with
PROTECT — Never share personal or banking information
Common warning signs:
Urgent requests for money or gift cards
Threats of arrest or legal action
Spoofed numbers – Caller ID may show a local or official-looking number even though it is not legitimate
Requests for passwords or verification codes
Investment or online relationship scams
Messages asking you to click suspicious links
Safety Tips:
Police or government agencies will NEVER demand payment by gift cards, cryptocurrency, or e-transfer
Hang up on suspicious callers
Do not click unknown links
Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
Speak with a trusted family member before sending any money
Report it!
If you have, or believe you have, been a victim of cybercrime, fraud or any scam, please report it to Nelson Police Department (250) 354-3919, the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) using their new Online Reporting System or by phone at 1-888-495-850.
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