This brazen scam involves the use of fake police numbers.

Police are asking residents to be aware of ongoing telephone scams, this one involves the numbers of Toronto Police being spoofed to try and defraud people .

Police warn that have been several instances over the last few weeks where members of the public have received telephone calls from what appears to be Toronto Police Service numbers.
The caller display shows the number as 416-808 and four subsequent numbers. When the person calls the number back to say they missed a call from this number, it is discovered the initial call was a hoax and was not made by police.
In most cases the callers are seeking money in the form of bitcoin payments.

Police are warning that calls made by members in Divisions and Units do not display a number and appear as Unknown Caller or Private Number.
Additionally, officers would leave a voicemail, offer their name, badge number and a call back number for the public to call and confirm specific details.
The Toronto Police Service and other Government agencies will not ask the public to deposit money using Bitcoin machines, according to a release.
Officers say there are numerous fraudulent calls being made where unknown people have the capability to mimic telephone numbers, sometimes called “spoofing” and place outgoing calls.
Police warm never to provide details or confirm personal details over the telephone, instead follow up with whatever agency is indicated to ensure they are aware of the matter.
If you have been the victim of a fraud or scam always report the matter to your local police at 416-808-2222 or call CrimeStoppers anonymously.