Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the province has been made aware of a number of scams and fraudulent operations targeting vulnerable people.
On Monday during a press conference Kenney said he is aware of one scam involves fraudulently calling people and claiming to be from Alberta Health Services, then telling them they have tested positive for COVID-19. The caller then requests the person's health care number, ID and credit card numbers.
The premier said other scams, malware and fraudulent activities are being set up online and Kenney warned Albertans to be careful when clicking on links or providing personal information.
“Beware of suspicious emails or web links and always think twice before you click,” Kenney said.
“There must be a special place in hell for people like that. Just stop it.”
Kenney said if they catch anybody participating in any of the frauds or scams, the book will be thrown at them and they will face the full force of the law.
Stop hoarding
Kenney says the hoarding behaviour some Albertans have exhibited is hurting the province's most vulnerable people.
“There is no need for people to engage in hoarding,” Kenney said.He said in the last two weeks, Hope Mission has been delivering 80 per cent more meals than in the past but they are struggling to get supplies because of aggressive hoarding taking place at grocery stores.
