StatsCan warning of fraudsters who call and ask for personal data
Statistics Canada has issued a warning about callers claiming to work for the federal agency and asking for social insurance numbers, credit card or bank account information.
The agency warns that such callers do not work for the agency and their requests are not legitimate.
Statistics Canada is asking people who receive such calls to contact the agency toll-free at 1-800-263-1136, or at infostats@statcan.gc.ca.
It also advised people to contact local police if they've already provided their SIN, credit card number or bank account information under suspicious circumstances over the phone.
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