Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – The District of Sooke is advising residents to be cautious of fraudulent phone calls soliciting 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.
Please note that Sooke Fire Rescue Services does not solicit donations for any charitable works, such as fundraising in support of the Sooke Food Bank and Christmas Bureau, over the phone. Any such requests should be treated as scams. If you receive a call of this nature, do not provide any personal or financial 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.”
If you receive a fraudulent call, please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca. You can also contact the Sooke RCMP at 250-642-5241.