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.
