THE Delta Police Department (DPD) is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam in which a fraudster is spoofing the department’s non-emergency number to deceive victims.

On Thursday morning alone, the DPD had received more than 40 reports from individuals who were contacted by a caller falsely claiming to represent either the Delta Police or an anti-fraud agency. Victims are told that their phone number is linked to a police investigation and are then asked to provide personal information.

These fraudulent calls appear to come from the DPD’s non-emergency number, (604) 946-4411, but they are not legitimate. The scam has been reported across Canada and the United States, with a concentration of cases in Manitoba and Ontario.

What you should do:
* Do not provide any personal information, money, or gift card details.
* Hang up immediately.
* If you are uncertain about the call’s legitimacy, do not call back using numbers or links provided by the caller. Instead, independently contact the DPD’s non-emergency line at (604) 946-4411 to verify the information.

The DPD is actively monitoring the situation and reminds the public to stay vigilant against phone scams.