Charlottetown police are warning the public about a phone scam involving callers impersonating officers. Photo by File /The GuardianArticle contentCharlottetown police are warning the public about a phone scam involving people impersonating officers.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn a news release, Charlottetown police said investigators have learned fraudsters are using spoofing technology to make calls appear as though they originate from Charlottetown police.Article contentArticle contentIn many of the reports, the caller identified themselves as “officer Miller,” the police said, adding that there is no officer Miller on staff.Article contentArticle contentThe police said the fraudsters then attempt to get personal or financial information from the victim.Article contentSpoofing involves manipulating caller ID to make it appear as if a different person is calling.Article contentThe police said the recent incidents displayed the department’s non-emergency number and appeared as “City of Charlottetown”.Article contentPolice will never request personal information to verify a person’s identity over the phone and won’t use financial information to verify an identity, the news release said.Article contentThe police advise the public to ask for the caller’s name, a file number and the reason for the call if someone claims to be from Charlottetown police.Article contentOther tips the police provided to help prevent fraud include:Article contentDon’t provide personal, banking, or financial information over the phone.Hang up immediately and block the phone number if possible.Contact Charlottetown police directly to verify the legitimacy of the call.Article contentAnyone who may have received a suspicious or potentially fraudulent call can report it by calling Charlottetown police at 902-629-4172 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.Article content
Charlottetown police warn of phone scammer impersonating officers
