Regina police warning public of STARS Lottery Scam calls

During the calls, individuals were told they won a prize and were required to send between $300 and $500 before arrangements could be made to pick it up. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)

Regina police are once again asking people to be on the lookout for a STARS Lottery video call scam.

It comes after a string of reported incidents where people said they received calls from someone posing as a STARS Lottery representative, while also claiming involvement with the Bank of Montreal.

During the calls, individuals were told they won a prize and were required to send between $300 and $500 before arrangements could be made to pick it up.

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Whenever anyone told the caller they weren’t listed as winners on the STARS Lottery website, the caller would say the names would be added to the list after the money was sent.

In light of this police are reminding people not to share personal or financial information during unsolicited phone or video calls.

In a Tuesday news release, they also reminded the public of the following

• Legitimate organizations like STARS will not ask for payment in order to claim a prize
• Not sharing personal or financial info over phone, email or through unfamiliar websites
• When receiving a suspicious call, hang up and contact the organization directly using verified contact information to confirm the details of the call
• To share these methods with family friends and others in the community