Email and phone scammers again targeting area residents
It looks as if fraudulent emails and telephone calls are once again making their rounds where people are seeking personal information or donations on behalf of different agencies including the RCMP.
Const. James Fenrich of the Battleford’s RCMP detachment said there are in fact many agencies that make contact with people for a genuine purpose of fundraising however there are malicious fraudsters looking to take advantage of people and defraud them of their hard earned money.
“If you get a call for a donation from any agency or organization it’s prudent to do a bit of research before making any kind of commitment or donation,” Fenrich said. “Usually the more questions you ask about the caller’s organization the quicker you will see holes in their solicitation.”
Fenrich also added the Battleford’s RCMP does not call looking for donations to programs nor to the detachment itself.