Edmonton Police warn of cell phone scam [Video]

Edmonton police are warning residents about a cell phone scam that has so far defrauded victims of more than $600,000.

As of Dec. 18, police had received 91 reports of the scam, which involves a fake cell phone promotional offer.

In it, police said victims are contacted by a scammer posing as a call phone carrier representative – with most claims being associated with Telus.

The scammer offers a new phone deal with a low monthly rate and requests personal details, including the victim’s security code and password, to complete the transaction.

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Police said the scammers then log into the victim’s account and order a new phone to be shipped to the victim’s home, telling the victim to call back when it arrives.

When the victim calls to “activate” the phone, police said the scammers …