Scam featuring New Westminster Police Department phone number prompts warning

The New Westminster Police Department is warning of a recent scam that is using call spoofing technology to make it appear as if fraudulent calls are coming from the New Westminster Police Department.

Some people receiving these calls say they were told by someone claiming to be a police officer that packages for them have been seized at the Canada USA border, and that there was a warrant issued for their arrest.

"They are using this as a tactic to solicit personal information from unsuspecting people," Stated Sergeant Kumar. "If you receive one of these calls block their number and hang up."

If you have shared personal information or money due to this scam you are encouraged to file a police report by calling 604-525-5411. Some instances of fraud can also be reported to us online at www.nwpolice.org.

New Westminster police department on Twitter:

If someone claiming to be an officer calls you to say your packages were seized at the border and now there's a warrant issued for your arrest - it's a scam. This is a tactic to solicit personal information from you. More details here: https://nwpolice.org/blog/2021/08/03/scam-featuring-new-westminster-police-department-phone-number-prompts-warning/ #NewWest #Vancouver