Steinbach RCMP are warning the public about a possible scam that was posted on a local website last month.
On June 30, 2011, ads were placed on steinbachonline.com for a job position as a “mystery shopper”. The advertisement requested applicants start a bank account and provide them the bank account number and password.
Steinbach RCMP want to advise the public not to provide any third party person access to your banking information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 326-4452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes (274637).
People are reminded that anytime you think you might be the subject of a possible scam , you should contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center at 1-888-495-8501 or info@phonebusters.com and report the matter.
