RCMP warn Yukoners about phone scam

April 29, 2026 - Whitehorse, Yukon
From: Yukon RCMP

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Whitehorse RCMP has received recent reports from Yukoners who have received fraudulent phone calls and is warning others to be aware.

Callers appear to be using 867 phone numbers and claim to represent the online retailer Amazon, telling victims that fraud has been detected on their account.

Victims report being transferred multiple times, including to their “bank”, a so-called “fraud account centre”, and in some cases, to individuals claiming to represent the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

During these transfers, individuals are asked to confirm their social insurance number and disclose the balance in their bank accounts. They are then instructed to go to their bank, withdraw money, and deposit it into a cryptocurrency ATM.

The RCMP is reminding residents that fraudsters continue to impersonate legitimate businesses. When receiving a phone call allegedly from a business consider:

• Was the call unsolicited or unexpected?
• Is the issue presented as urgent or requiring immediate action?
• Are they threatening legal or financial consequences?
• Are you being asked to confirm personal or account information?
• Are they pushing you for a fast or instant response?
• Are they asking for money?

If the answer is yes to any of the questions, do not provide the information and hang up. Contact the business directly using a verified, trusted phone number, or seek advice from trusted resources.

“Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and convincing,” Inspector Marie-Eve Mackenzie Plante, Whitehorse Detachment Commander. “We want Yukoners to take a moment, slow down, and verify before providing any personal or financial information.”

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre provides detailed information on scams affecting Canadians, including those targeting Yukon residents. If you suspect you’ve been targeted or victimized by a scam, please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you have lost money or provided personal information, also contact your local police.