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Peel police warn of scam calls impersonating law enforcement

Fraudsters using spoofed numbers to steal personal and banking information from residents

· 1 min read · HOC Toronto Desk

Police in Peel Region are alerting the public to a growing scam where fraudsters pose as police officers to obtain personal, banking, and financial information from victims. The spoofed calls use tactics that mimic legitimate law enforcement contact, making them convincing to unsuspecting targets. Residents are urged to be cautious and verify any calls claiming to be from police through official channels.