Do not trust a phone number because it is local or familiar. Technology allows fraudsters to disguise their actual contact information.
March is Fraud Prevention Month and the RNC is out with some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Cst James Cadigan says fraud is a crime that threatens all Canadians, regardless of background, education, age, gender or income.. Fraudsters can gather information from your social media accounts that will make their claims sound legitimate. Cadigan says always use caution when posting online. Protect your online accounts by creating a strong password, enabling multi-factor authentication. Do not trust a phone number because it is local or familiar. Technology allows fraudsters to disguise their actual contact information.
If you receive unsolicited mail, emails or text messages that ask for any type of personal information, do not respond. Delete, and discard immediately.
RNC training taking place in Corner Brook this weekend on West Valley Road, signage will be in place
Police find more than a kilogram of cocaine at a Deer Lake home, one man and two youth arrested
Police are looking for a snowmobile stolen from Stephenville
Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue putting a pause on new members to allow time to train
A convicted murderer from Corner Brook gets day parole
