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A warning has been issued about a scam in which people are pretending to be government or law enforcement officials to gain access to their victims’ personal information.
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan says the scam has been reported in other provinces, so it put out its warning Thursday.
“Financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to spot, which is why residents must exercise the utmost caution,” FCAA Securities Division executive director Dean Murrison said in a release.
“The best way to keep your money safe is to always assume someone could be a scammer. Double-check and do your due diligence. Do not trust until you know it is safe to do so.”
The authority said by saying they’re government or law enforcement officials, the scammers have persuaded people to download an app. The app allows the scammers to take control of the victims’ computer and access private information.
The FCAA reminded people that being asked to download an app by a caller is a red flag. So are requests to access a computer or other device, or asking for payment in order to recover stolen funds.
Anyone who gets a call from someone claiming to work for the FCAA should ask for their phone number and their name, then call 306-787-5645 to check their credentials.