Residents of Sooke are reportedly being scammed by giving donations over the phone to people pretending to be from the Sooke Fire Department.
The District of Sooke said they have become aware of this scam and are advising residents to be cautious of fraudulent phone calls.
“It has come to our attention that individuals have been calling community members, falsely claiming to represent fire services and asking for financial contributions,” wrote Christina Moog, spokesperson for the District of Sooke in a media release.
Moog added that Sooke Fire Rescue Services does not solicit donations for any charitable works over the phone.
The District warns its residents that any such requests should be treated as scams.
Those who receive calls of this nature, should not provide any personal or financial information and should notify the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or Sooke RCMP as soon as possible.
“We are concerned that residents may fall victim to these deceptive calls,” says Fire Chief Wayne Kennedy.
“We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities and thank the residents who alerted us to this issue.”
