The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 18, 2018 – Page 51
Fraudulent call centres dismantled in India By Murray Green
RCMP have confirmed with Indian authorities that an additional 16 fraudulent call centres have been dismantled since October. Your tips to police about fraud has made a difference. These fraudulent call centres were believed to be targeting Canadians by perpetrating Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam calls. This coordinated effort comes as a result of information provided to the Indian authorities by the RCMP with the support of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). “Prevention and awareness are very important when it comes to reducing these fraudulent calls. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and report the phone number and information to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre,” said Sergeant Guy-Paul Larocque, acting officer in charge, Canadian AntiFraud Centre. A total of 19 fraudulent call centres have been dismantled since this past September. This latest development is part of a broad and long standing international effort to address call centres that perpetuate fraud. This success has been a collaborative effort by the RCMP, the CAFC, Indian authorities and Five Eyes law enforcement partners. While more fraudulent call centres have been dismantled, the RCMP and the CAFC would like to remind Canadians that prevention and awareness continue to be important in reducing the victimization from these calls. They encourage anyone receiving a suspicious phone call to hang up and verify their information directly with the CRA at 1-800-9598281. “This success is clear evidence of our strong collaboration and continued support with the Indian authorities. We will continue to assess the tips and information provided to us by Canadians and we will work with our domestic and international partners to fight fraud and protect the economic integrity of Canadians,” said RCMP superintendent Peter Payne, director, financial crime.
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From Garrett, Lucas and staff of Zetsen Homes
NORDLYS FILMS Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Nordlys Film and Arts Festival members of the marketing committee Mardell Olson (chairperson), left and Gail Stolee, right, donate a stack of videos from last year's festival to Camrose Public Library manager Cheryl Hamel on Dec. 10. Nearing the end of the year, just prior to the Festival in the New Year, Nordlys board donates Festival videos to the library, now totally, over the 10 years, approximately 100 videos.