A new phone scam is making the rounds in Weyburn homes.

Police reported residents are receiving calls with the caller claiming to be from the fraud section of a particular bank. The caller asks to deposit money into the resident's bank account and offers to send them out a new bank card.

Deputy Chief Rod Stafford is reminding people to be diligent, "999 out of 1,000 times these are not legitimate calls."

Stafford suggested if residents receive a suspicious call they do not give out personal information. Instead, hang up, record the phone number and do some research before calling back to ensure it is a legitimate business.

 

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for January 15-20:

January 15th

A vehicle previously reported as stolen from Weyburn was recovered in the Benson, Sask. area. The matter is concurrently under investigation by the Weyburn PS and the RCMP.

A 52-year-old male has been charged with Breaching a Court-ordered condition and will be making a Court appearance in due course.

January 16th

The Weyburn PS received a report of a scam that is new to our area. In this scam, the caller receives a phone call from what is believed to be the Fraud Section of a particular Bank. The 'Bank' asks to deposit an amount of money into
the account to test this and will send out a new bank card. Once again, this is a scam. If you have any questions regarding financial transactions or your personal information make sure you do not give out the information until you verify who you are speaking to and dealing with.

The Weyburn PS were called to a domestic dispute. The police were successfully able to mediate the matter with no need for further involvement.

January 17th

The Weyburn PS assisted the Weyburn Fire Dep't at an industrial fire.

As the result of a traffic stop, a 21-year-old male driver was issued a Ticket for driving while Suspended.

January 18th

The Weyburn PS received a call to assist a young person who was having mental health issues. The person was assisted and obtained medical attention.

The Weyburn PS conducted a traffic stop which resulted in the 16-year-old male driver being charged for Driving While Suspended. A traffic ticket was issued.

January 19th

The Weyburn PS are investigating the theft of a stereo from a vehicle parked in the 100 Block of 6th Street. Anyone having information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Weyburn Police or to call Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-222-8477

The Weyburn PS conducted a vehicle stop. A 14-year-old male was present in the vehicle and was known to have a Court-ordered curfew. As a result, the youth was arrested for Breach of that Order and has been released for an upcoming Court appearance.

The Weyburn PS were called to a report of a domestic assault. The matter was mediated without the need for further police intervention.

January 20th

As a result of a compliance check on Court-ordered curfew conditions, a 30-year-old male was found to be in violation and has been charged with Breaching a Court Order. He will be making an upcoming Court appearance.