Scammers spoof Langley RCMP phone number 

The Langley RCMP detachment is among the latest targets of scammers spoofing their phone number. 

Police are advising residents to be cautious after getting reports of fraudsters posing as police officers investigating identity theft. 

The scammers request personal information while making it appear as though the call is coming from police. 

RCMP say spoofing happens when criminals falsify information, like a phone number, to hide their true identities and present themselves as legitimate in order to gain trust. 

“Scammers can make it look like they are calling from a legitimate phone number, including a police detachment,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak in a news release from the Langley RCMP. 

“If you receive a call claiming to be from police and are unsure if it is legitimate, hang up and call the detachment directly using a publicly listed phone number to verify the call.” 

Residents are reminded not to provide personal, financial, or banking information over the phone unless they are certain they know who they’re talking to. 

Some tips from RCMP to keep yourself and your information safe include:  

• Always keep in mind that scammers can alter their number to show up differently on your call display. 

• If you are not expecting a call or do not recognize the number, let the call go to voicemail. 

• If you receive a call from someone whose number appears to be with the RCMP, or identifying themselves as police, you can request their name and the associated file number and call the detachment to verify the information. 

• Never give out personal information over the phone to someone you don’t know. 

 If you are the victim of fraud, you’re asked to contact the Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. 

 You may also be able to make a report online.  

 RCMP say you can also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.