Scammers pose as telecom providers to steal newly delivered phones in Canada
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Canadian police, including in British Columbia, are warning of a phone delivery scam in which fraudsters impersonate telecommunications providers. Victims receive newly delivered smartphones, are tricked into returning them, and remain liable for the payments, with combined losses reported above $33,000. The article is truncated, so the exact return mechanism is not fully described.
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What to do
- Be cautious of unexpected phone upgrade offers, especially ones that ask you to return a device.
- Verify any return request directly with your provider using contact details you find yourself, not those given in the message.
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