Fraudsters Impersonating Police Officers in Evolving Phone Scam: OPP

Fraudsters impersonating police officers in evolving phone scam: OPP

To appear credible, the caller provides a name and badge number and the phone number displayed on caller ID is spoofed to resemble the OPP non-emergency phone line, department says

OPP warns of new scam of people posing as police officers

The OPP is warning the public about fraudulent activity involving callers posing as OPP officers. In recent incidents, callers have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be an OPP officer.

Fraudsters impersonate OPP officers in phone scam

To appear credible, the caller provides a name and badge number and the phone number displayed on caller ID is spoofed to resemble the OPP non-emergency phone line

OPP warns of fraudsters impersonating officers in phone scam

To appear credible, police say caller provides name and badge number; phone number displayed on caller ID spoofed to resemble OPP's non-emergency line

OPP Warns Public Of Fraudulent Calls Involving Impersonation Of OPP Officers

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