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Police are warning Montrealers about a new phone scam

Police are warning Montrealers about a new phone scam
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BEWARE a new phone scam is going around to extort money from citizens.  According to Montreal police, fraudsters call potentials victims with a phone number from a government service to make you believe it is a real call.

Montreal police highly recommends you do not share any personal information during these calls. No police or government department will ask you to transfer funds in cryptocurrencies

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