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Public warned to be vigilant about Toronto police phone scam

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Public warned to be vigilant about Toronto police phone scam.

Scammers are also targeting members of the Chinese community, pretending to be police officers and telling them that they are part of an ongoing investigation involving them in China .

Police say anyone receiving a call in which personal information or money is requested, should hang up, look up the official agency phone number.

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