RCMP issue advisory concerning phone scam

ST. PETER’S — Richmond County RCMP have issued a warning concerning a phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a police officer.

The caller identification indicates a number associated with St. Peter’s RCMP detachment, 902-535-3023.

The detachment has received a number of complaints from residents who have told police the caller advised them they have a warrant for their arrest. The caller also makes a demand for money.

“These scam phone calls are very convincing because the caller ID is associated to the RCMP,” Cpl. Jennifer Clarke said in a press release.

She said the RCMP does not advise individuals of warrants for their arrest by phone.

She said people who receive such calls are asked to hang up, and not continue with the calls. Anyone who suspects they have been targeted in a phone scam is encouraged to contact their local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or online at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude. ca/index-eng.htm.