A couple of Vernon residents are reminding others not to fall for the ongoing phone scams.

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Another Vernon resident recently had a call from someone who faked their caller ID.

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But once the caller started asking about a Visa purchase he knew right away that it was a scam.

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The RCMP said there hasn91裸聊视频檛 been an influx in scam reports, but the CRA has.

91裸聊视频淭axpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number,91裸聊视频� the CRA states on its website

91裸聊视频淭hese scams may insist that this personal information is needed so that the taxpayer can receive a refund or a benefit payment. Cases of fraudulent communication could also involve threatening or coercive language to scare individuals into paying fictitious debt to the CRA.91裸聊视频�

Those suspecting scam calls or emails should report deceptive telemarketing to the online or by calling 1-888-495-8501.

If you suspect you may be the victim of fraud or have been tricked into giving personal or financial information, contact your local police service.