Today I received what I perceived to be a scam phone call. The automated voice said it was from the “Fraud Alert System of Visa and MasterCard….” at which point I hung up.
What made this call unusual is that my phone's display showed the name and phone number of a Thetis Islander. I’m sure the call wasn’t initiated by them, but be aware that there’s another attempt out there by fraudsters to get your private information.
Pat English
Editor Note: the RCMP wants to be informed of these calls, we've had several....