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Prize scam targeting Co-op customers
May 19, 2016
A number of Co-op customers have recently been contacted by a person informing them they are a cash or prize winner. The person is claiming to be employed by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL).
FCL and local retail co-operatives offer many contests throughout the year and contact prize winners by telephone. However, these recent occurrences are not connected with our business.
According to the RCMP, a prize pitch is a classic scam. They recommend:
- keeping track of contests, draws and lotteries you enter;
- challenging a caller and asking them to tell you where and when you entered; and
- knowing there are no prize fees or taxes in Canada.
Customers are encouraged to contact FCL at inquiries@fcl.ca call (306) 244-3311 for confirmation about winning a prize or if they are suspicious about any phone calls. If a scam is suspected, customers should report all instances to their local police service.