09/28/2026
Fraud Alert: Callers Impersonating Banks and Financial Institutions
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force (KRPF) is warning residents to remain vigilant following an increase in reports of attempted and successful frauds involving callers who are impersonating bank representatives.
Residents have recently reported receiving phone calls from numbers with the 876 area code.
The callers identify themselves as representatives of a bank or financial institution and attempt to obtain personal information, banking information, passwords, security codes, or other sensitive details.
The 876 area code may be mistaken for familiar toll-free numbers beginning with 1-800, 1-866 or 1-888. Fraudsters may exploit this resemblance to make their calls appear legitimate.
KRPF reminds residents that a legitimate bank representative will not ask you to provide your password, PIN, online banking credentials, or one-time security codes over an unsolicited telephone call.
If you receive an unexpected call from someone claiming to represent your bank, take the following precautions:
• Do not provide any personal or banking information.
• Do not provide verification codes or one-time security codes.
• If you are unsure about the call, hang up and contact your bank directly using the telephone number printed on your bank card or obtained from an official source.
• Do not rely on a telephone number provided by the caller.
• Be cautious of callers who create a sense of urgency or pressure you into making an immediate decision.
• Remember that caller ID can be manipulated and should not be relied upon as proof that a call is legitimate.
If you receive a call from an 876 number claiming to represent your bank or financial institution, do not share personal or financial information. Hang up and contact your institution using an official telephone number. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, contact your financial institution and report the incident to police. You can also report fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca
When in doubt: Stop. Hang up. Verify.
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