09/01/2026
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Edmonton Police are warning about scammers calling and claiming to be from Rogers, Bell or Telus. Great deal, new phone, just need to confirm a few details โ and then they're asking for your banking or credit card information.
Here's the part that doesn't get said enough: they aren't only after one purchase. If they get enough of your account details, they can move your phone number onto their own SIM card. After that, every security code your bank or your email texts you goes to them.
Three things that will keep you safe:
1. Real providers don't cold-call asking for your card number or your account PIN. Ever.
2. The name on your call display can be faked. It means nothing.
3. If the offer sounds good, hang up and call the number on your actual bill. If it's real, it'll still be there in five minutes.
Please pass this along to your parents and grandparents. They're the ones being called.
Report it to EPS at 780-423-4567, #377 from a mobile in city limits, or at edmontonpolice.ca.
We're right here in Stony Plain if you want a hand locking things down. alchemyit.ca
FRAUD ALERT
Weโre warning the public about an active scam where fraudsters are posing as telecom providers like Rogers, Bell, and Telus, offering โexclusive dealsโ and new phones. Victims are being asked for banking or credit card information and may end up responsible for fraudulent phone contracts.
If you receive one of these calls, hang up and verify the offer directly with the company using a trusted phone number or website.
Do not provide personal, banking, or credit card information to unsolicited callers.
If you have been targeted or have information, please report it to EPS using our non-emergency line 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile device within city limits or by submitting a report online at edmontonpolice.ca.
