Police are warning Sunshine Coast residents about another potential scam that begins with an offer of a “cash prize giveaway” for being part of an air quality survey.
On Sunday, Nov. 18, RCMP were called to Kelly Road in Gibsons after a resident reported a male going door to door asking questions about pollution and air quality before requesting personal information so that their name could be entered to win a $20,000 cash prize.
The male showed business credentials which looked fake to the resident. A warning has been issued to not give out personal information to someone or a business you are not familiar with. Police have been unable to connect with the business which was listed as MDL Group.
To prevent being scammed:
• Always ask a door to door solicitor for proper identification and a business licence.
• Don’t feel pressured and give information or money to someone you don’t know.
• Always lock your doors when doing yard work, getting the mail, or anytime you go outside.
• Never allow strangers into your home.
• Ask for references and call them.
• Write down the licence plate number of any suspicious vehicle the suspect may be operating.
• Call police if you believe it is a scam.
