March is anti-fraud month
Another internet scam has surfaced involving a caller contacting unsuspecting victims advising them that they represent Microsoft. The victim is asked to press the windows logo hotkey and the "r" button which opens up the "Run" dialog box.
They are instructed to run a command that shows a history of windows errors. The victim is told that the errors can be fixed with the applicable fees charged to their credit card. Credit card information and email addresses are then requested.
Police again want to remind people to share personal information on trusted and secure web sites only (secure sites begin “https:”).
Use anti-virus software to filter e-mail to use a firewall or Internet Security Software to prevent hackers from accessing your data. If you become a victim of a fraud here are a few tips to follow.Notify your bank or credit card company IMMEDIATELY.
Contact Equifax 1-800-465-7166 and Trans Union (877) 525-3823 and request a “fraud alert” be placed on your credit record. Go to External Linkwww.phonebusters.com and complete the “Identity Theft Statement”.
Contact your local police.Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre - formerly Phonebusters at
1-888-495-8501.Record the dates and times of what you do and whom you speak with.
Gordon Sims
Crime Prevention Officer Trail & Greater District Detachment
3601 Laburnum DriveTrail, BC V1R 2S9Phone: 250-368-2185Fax: 250-364-1453