The Provincial Government is advising seniors, and their families, that a telephone scam has been reported in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Residents are reminded that the Provincial Government would never request personal banking information in exchange for money, which is the basis of the current scam.

If a person receives such a call, they are asked to immediately hang up on the caller without providing any personal information.

To report a scam to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, contact your local detachment, or call 1-800-709-7267. To report a scam to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, please call 709-729-8000, or use the online reporting system.

For more information about how to identify scams and stay safe online, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website, Get Cyber Safe or CyberSafeNL.

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