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Dryden Police are ensuring the public is aware of a Social Insurance Number scam that is circulating the area.
Police say the scammers are threatening callers of police action, arrest or suspension of your SIN if you do not pay a fee.
Dryden Police also report that the phone numbers are coming from spoofed phone numbers including the 223 prefix.
Police remind residents that this is a scam and you should not give your personal information over the phone.
Dryden Police say if you do receive such a call, listen to what the caller is asking you and if it is a threat or request for money then it is a scam.
Police also hope residents share this information so more people are aware.
Other scam clues include asking for payment through Western Union or in the form of gift cards.
Monday, March 10, 2020MEDIA RELEASEFRAUD ALERT – SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER SCAMThe Dryden Police Service is alerting…
Posted by Dryden Police Service on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
