Last month, the OPP warned the public with regards to the ongoing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam that is running rampant throughout Ontario.
It has now come the OPP's attention that their Provincial Communications Centres are being inundated with calls from the public advising that they received one of these calls.
“It is not necessary to contact the OPP to report that you have received one of these calls unless you are a victim of Fraud that can be attributed to this scam,” said an OPP news release.
“Any calls regarding the Canada Revenue Agency Scam should be directed to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.”
The Centre can be reached at 1-888-495-8501 or their website www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
This website will provide an online means of reporting and offers great tips so that you do not become a victim of this or any other fraud.
Some of OPP Communications Centres are receiving upwards to 100 or more calls per day from people wanting to advise that they received one of these scam related calls.
“Although your intentions are appreciated, it is these calls which are at times restricting the OPP’s ability to take calls for service from the public that require a police response,” said the release.
The Canada Revenue Agency website will assist in recognizing this and other scams that are plaguing Canadians.
