(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is informing the public on an recent scam where a caller states that he/she collecting money on behalf of the Ottawa Police Service and attempts to get the victim’s credit card number.
The Ottawa Police would like to remind the public that we do not solicit donations from the public.
The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is advising the public that have been victims of this scam to contact the Ottawa Police and make a report.
It is the time of year when many fraudsters use the generosity of people to solicit charity” donations that are not legitimate. If you want to make a donation to a particular charity
