The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public of a new scam making the rounds in the city.
EPS said fraudulent calls are being reported in the Edmonton area, appearing to come from the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line.
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The scam appears to have just started, police said on Friday.
The fraudster is allegedly spoofing the phone number — 1-888-310-1122 — and impersonating a police officer.
The scammer provides a badge number and tells victims they are involved in a fraud investigation, and requesting personal information.
If people receive this call, they are advised to hang up.
The Edmonton Police Service said officers will never call a member of the public from a general non-emergency line.
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