Tofield RCMP cautions residents of increased fraud during this holiday season

Tofield RCMP cautions residents of increased fraud during this holiday season

The Tofield RCMP responded to 36 occurrences from Dec. 6 to 12, 2021 (inclusive). Also included in these calls for service were nine traffic complaints/tickets, nine suspicious person/vehicle complaints, five well-being checks, one 911 complaint/false alarm, four motor vehicle collisions, and traffic enforcement provided by the K Division Traffic Unit.

On Dec. 8, Tofield RCMP responded to a theft complaint in Tofield. RCMP attended and found that a Dewalt table-saw was stolen from outside a residence while un-attended. This file is still under investigation.

On Dec. 8, Tofield RCMP responded to a fraud complaint in Ryley. RCMP spoke to the complainant who advised that they had received a call from someone representing STARS ambulance who advised that they had won a prize although had to purchase a $500 pre-paid VISA to pay for the costs to ship the prize. The complainant did not actually purchase a ticket through STARS and was advised that this was a fraud. . . . contd.

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