News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

August 8, 2013   FRAUDULENT TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS The Winnipeg Police Service would like to make the public aware of fraudulent telephone solicitations that are being made on behalf of the Winnipeg Police or the Winnipeg Police Association.   The Winnipeg Police Service has received reports from local businesses who have received telephone calls from individuals identifying themselves as being associated to the Winnipeg Police Service or the Winnipeg Police Association.  During the telephone call a request is made for the business to buy advertising space in an upcoming magazine or publication.      The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind businesses and individuals that if you receive a telephone call requesting money to support a local charity or a not-for-profit agency to ask for the information to be sent to you in writing. Legitimate charities and organizations will have no problem giving you this information and they do not request credit card or personal information over the phone.   For further information on how to protect yourself or your business from fraud, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's website at; http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_charities.html         For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.