The Saskatoon Police want to remind citizens that fraudsters want to profit from consumers' fears, uncertainties, and misinformation. Fraudsters are exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to facilitate fraud and cyber crime.

Beware of, and protect yourself from:

- Spoofed government, healthcare, or research companies

-Unsolicited calls, emails, or texts giving medical advice or requesting urgent payment or actions taken

-Never respond or click on suspicious links or attachments

-Questionable offers, such as : vaccinations/faster testing/miracle cures

-Fake and deceptive online ads for: cleaning products/hand sanitizers/other high demand items

As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, be diligent and ever watchful of these or similar types of scams. The Government of Canada's Anti-fraud Centre (www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.ca) is a trusted resource for information on current fraud, cybercrimes, and reporting fraud related crimes.