Phone scammers are out there….we all know that.
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, there have been over 50,000 reports of fraud, and over $144 million lost to scammers in the past year.
Here’s what happened to me:
On Thursday afternoon, I received a call on my cell. The call came from this number: 519-243-2546
It was a recording. They said they were calling from the Canada Border Services Agency, and they had seized a package with my name / address. The package contained an illegal substance, and there was a warrant issued for my arrest. BUT, all I had to do was press #1, and I would be transferred to a Border agent who would clear any charges.
Guess what I did? I HUNG UP. That’s what you should do too. Don’t be fooled by these terrible schemes. Can you believe it? Over $144 million was lost to scammers in the past 12 months.
Please remember to have the conversation with your children, parents, grandparents and friends. If it sounds suspicious………..just hang up!!!
Link below to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
