Editor’s note: This story originally stated a suspect had been arrested, but has since been corrected to say no suspect is in custody.
Police are warning Calgarians about a man posing as a firefighter, who they say has been scamming Calgarians who were trying to buy concert tickets or hockey tickets online.
Investigators said Tuesday they are trying to identify the suspect but could not provide a description.
On Friday, the Calgary Police Service said it is investigating several fraudulent online transactions.
Investigators said the suspect responded to ads posted online, texting the victims that he had tickets to sell. He then offered up a picture of an Alberta drivers’ licence on top of a Calgary Fire Department (CFD) uniform as identification – either volunteering the information or providing it on request.
Once the money was sent, police said the suspect stopped responding to messages. They said the victims never received the tickets.
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Calgary police said they’ve confirmed the CFD member’s identity was stolen and that he was not involved in any of the transactions.
Investigators are reminding Calgarians to be extra cautious when buying or selling items online. For more information on how to protect yourself visit cybertip.ca.
Police are asking anyone who has information to call the Calgary police non-emergency line at (403) 266-1234.
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