WestJet is warning the public of a scam being perpetrated by fraud artists trying to obtain credit card information. The scam is occurring nationally via telephone whereby callers pose as employees of WestJet or other reputable companies.
Although there are variations, fraudsters are generally randomly calling people to say that they are eligible to win a prize, but will have to purchase a product or send money to receive it. Credit card information is usually requested.
WestJet stresses that it does not engage in telephone marketing or share guests' personal information with third parties for use in telephone marketing. Those responsible for this fraud are calling telephone numbers they have selected at random.
"We want the public to know that these callers do not represent WestJet," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Marketing and Sales. "It's extremely unfortunate that some people in society prey off others, but this is nothing more than a scam and we want Canadians to know that."
If travel agents receive any inquiries from clients about the calls, they should advise them to visit PhoneBusters for more information on this and other telephone scams. Anyone receiving one of these calls should hang up immediately and call 1-888-495-8501 or email info@phonebusters.com to report it.
