New Brunswick RCMP Warn of Scam Spoofing Detachment Numbers
The RCMP is warning New Brunswick residents about calls that appear to come from local detachment phone lines. Police advise recipients to hang up without sharing personal information.
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New Brunswick RCMP are warning residents about a spoofing scam after recent reports of calls appearing to come from local RCMP detachment phone lines. In a notice issued November 10, 2026, police said the scam is intended to obtain personal information or persuade people to click a link.
According to the RCMP, fraudsters can alter the number displayed on caller ID so a call appears to come from a legitimate organization, including a local police detachment. Police said RCMP employees will not call members of the public from the detachments’ public phone numbers.
The scam may involve a request to verify passwords or provide banking details or other personal information, police said. A number appearing on caller ID as an RCMP detachment does not establish who is actually calling.
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What to do
Anyone who receives a call like this should hang up immediately and not disclose personal information, according to the RCMP. Police also advise people not to let fear pressure them into providing their details.
The RCMP lists New Brunswick detachment numbers and provides information about scams involving people impersonating the force. Police said other RCMP detachments across Canada have reported similar scams.
Corporal Hans Ouellette of the New Brunswick RCMP is listed as a contact for the notice at 506-452-4252 and [email protected].
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Official source: RCMP
