Scammers pose as telecom providers to steal newly delivered phones in Canada
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What happened
Criminals are offering people a free or upgraded phone and then tricking them into giving the new device back. Canadian police say victims have lost more than $33,000 and are still expected to pay for phones they no longer have. Police in British Columbia say several residents have been caught out.
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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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