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Halifax Regional Police responded to 671 calls for service over the weekend. Some notable incidents are as follows:
Police investigate scam
On January 23 at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a scam where the victim received a call from someone representing themselves as being from the Canada Border Services Agency. The caller advised the victim that their spouse had been arrested and would be deported unless they pay their bail. The caller then gave instructions to the victim on how to withdraw the money and how it would be collected.
The scammer appeared to have taken control of the victim’s phone in such a way that they knew exactly where they were at all times and kept them on the line during the entire process.
Halifax Regional Police remind people not to be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to create a sense of urgency so you will take immediate action and not have time to think the situation through or consult someone else.
What to do if you receive this scam phone call:
- Hang up immediately. Do not provide any personal or banking information or any form of payment.
- Call police at 902-490-5020 if you have lost money or your identity has been compromised as a result of a fraud. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Winter Parking Ban
Last night, police issued 507 winter parking ban tickets. Eleven vehicles were seized under the Motor Vehicle Act for impeding snow removal and/or winter maintenance.
The overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced Tuesday, January 27 (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 to 6 a.m.
Complying with the parking ban allows for safe and more efficient snow removal. The fine for not complying with the winter parking ban in Nova Scotia is $86.60.
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