23-12-2017 17:58 via edmontonjournal.com

RCMP warn of multiple scams during holiday season

A number of telephone scams are popping up over the holiday season, warn Mounties trying to prevent citizens from getting grinched. 
One of the most prevalent involves residents in northern Alberta receiving phone calls from people claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The caller informs the victim that they are behind on tax payments and must send the owed amount as soon as possible to prevent arrest. In some cases, the caller is asking for payment in iTunes and other gift c
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