Northumberland OPP say a Brighton resident had her cellphone number transferred to a new service provider without her consent.

Calgary police said they've seen an increase in cellphone thefts and the stolen merchandise is quickly ending up online. 

Police say the scam is becoming an increasingly popular method for thieves to steal from unsuspecting citizens.

Unauthorized porting is similar to another scam the Ontario Provincial Police warned consumers about this week: SIM swapping.