(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is warning residents about fraudulent phone calls that are being received by several concerned residents from Norfolk County, Ontario addresses.
On Monday, March 16, 2015 at approximately 6:10 p.m., concerned residents contacted the OPP to report that they had received phone calls from an unknown male, demanding personal information.
The male suspect indicated that he was calling from the Canada Revenue Agency. He informed the homeowners that a criminal investigation had been conducted and arrest warrants were being prepared. The male indicated that the OPP were going to attend the homeowners address or work place and arrest them for tax evasion, violation of Federal taxes and tax fraud if they didn’t comply with his requests.
The male then stated that they could take care of this issue by forwarding approximately $500 dollars immediately or they would contact the Sheriff’s office. The male then threatened that the home owners would be arrested and held in custody for approximately 72 hours. No money or information was provided and police are reminding all residents to be extremely vigilant if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency inquiring about personal information. These types of calls are designed to create anxiety and complete shock for the unsuspecting resident resulting in personal and financial information being disclosed.