MELVILLE - There has been an increase in fraudulent calls explaining that an victim's SIN (Social Insurance Number) has been breached, cancelled or there is an arrest warrant issued.
The victim is directed to press a number and speak to a security officer or Service Canada representative.
These types of calls are used by suspects in an attempt to gather the victim's personal information.
RCMP are reminding the public that Service Canada or the police will not be contacting you by these types of phone calls.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
If you are a victim you can report it to the Canadian Ant Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 or by reporting on-line.
If you have information related to this advisory please call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
