The Regina Police Service (RPS) is alerting the general public of a latest incident involving a scam attempt within the metropolis. The incident was reported to police by a citizen within the Glencairn neighbourhood the place a feminine requested for a charitable donation.
The fraud scam attempt occurred on Nov. 4, 2021, at about 8 p.m. The feminine, who was described to be round 25 years of age, knocked at a door claiming to be gathering from a identified goodwill group.
“The feminine said that resulting from COVID-19, they’re solely accepting bank card donations as a substitute of money,” based on a police assertion.
“The feminine made many references to neighbours within the space, and made convincing claims in regards to the legitimacy of her canvassing and burdened the significance of the group’s mandates.”
RPS said when the resident agreed to offer a donation and share their bank card quantity, one other particular person on the residence intervened, and the feminine left. The 2 then checked the group’s web site which confirmed that the group doesn’t canvas for door-to-door donations.
The feminine is described as having darkish hair, a heavy construct and sporting a black hoodie and leggings. The feminine was sporting a reputation tag with the emblem printed out and positioned in a laminate tag.
Police are asking the general public’s help for anybody who believes they’re a sufferer to this rip-off and to report it to authorities.
Anybody with data are requested to contact RPS at (306) 777-6500 or name Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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