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Police warn of telephone scam where caller is impersonating Toronto police officers

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Police say the caller ID shows a phone number of 416 -808-3300, which is the correct phone number for 33 Division.

The caller claims they are investigating fraudulent activity and to contact the Chinese authorities.

The Toronto Police Service is advising the public to avoid falling into this trap by asking the caller for their name and badge number.

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formal

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English

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62

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