Luseland police warn of rising fraud reports, urge residents to stay vigilant

The Luseland Police Service says it is seeing an increase in reports of scams and fraud, and is reminding residents that anyone can become a victim.

Police are encouraging the public to follow guidance from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to reduce their risk.

Residents are advised to be cautious when dealing with unknown callers or messages. Police say people should not hesitate to hang up or refuse requests if something feels suspicious. Scammers can use convincing emails and phone numbers to impersonate legitimate organizations, making it important to verify who you are dealing with before sharing any information.

Police also warn residents never to provide personal or financial details — including names, addresses, birthdates, social insurance numbers, or banking information — unless they are certain of the recipient’s identity. If you did not initiate the contact, police say you cannot be sure who you are communicating with.

Additional precautions include avoiding unknown links, installing anti-virus software, regularly updating passwords, and enabling multi-factor authentication on accounts.

Anyone who believes they may have been the victim of fraud is urged to contact their financial institution immediately, report the incident to police, and notify the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Luseland police also encourage residents to reach out if they are unsure about the legitimacy of a call, email, or text message. The detachment can be reached at 306-372-4844.