(Equipped by Kimberley RCMP)
A Kimberley resident was focused by a scammer, claiming to be calling on behalf of Telus.
Kimberley RCMP officers stated the caller was claiming they may give their potential sufferer 40 to 60% off her present charges as a result of she was a loyal Telus buyer.
The scammer offered a reputation and worker quantity to again up his declare earlier than asking for the lady’s handle, beginning date and picture ID.
RCMP officers stated Telus confirmed this was a rip-off, as actual Telus employees would by no means give an worker quantity or ask for a photograph ID over the telephone.
“Be very cautious about who you give private info to. Keep secure,” stated Kimberley RCMP.