The District of Sooke is warning residents of fraudulent phone calls asking for donations for Fire Rescue Services.
“It has come to our attention that individuals have been calling community members, falsely claiming to represent fire services and asking for financial contributions,” said Christina Moog, communications coordinator with the District of Sooke.
Sooke Fire Rescue Services does not solicit donations for charity over the phone. The district says if you do receive a phone call, they should be treated as scams, and are warning not to provide any personal information. “We are concerned that residents may fall victim to these deceptive calls,” says Fire Chief Wayne Kennedy. “We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities and thank the residents who alerted us to this issue.”Kori is a proud, albeit well-travelled, west coaster. She grew up first on a sailboat, then Bowen Island, but for her university studies she wanted to spread her wings. Kori headed east to Ontario, graduating...
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