Police (north bay)City Police cautioning about a scam in the community. Police say they received a call from a resident who was told on the phone that a reputable hotel chain was giving them a free hotel room.  Police say all they had to do was provide credit card information to reserve the room.  Police say this is a scam and your best bet is to hang up if you get a call like this.  Police say if you get a call do not provide personal information like credit card numbers, never send money to someone you do not know or trust and don’t pay a fee to claim a prize or lottery winnings.

If you have been scammed police say alert your bank or credit card firm and contact police.