(XXX)-1xx-xxxx are always fake. No valid phone numbers start with 1.
The local exchange (the first 3 of the 7 digit number) must be above 200.
i.e. (613)-175-xxxx does not exist
I don't think any organization legitimately related to Police would use phoney numbers.
Got a call from this number just now. Man with a southern accent trying to get me to put him through to the CEO. Call was apparently about a "community safety issue" that was apparently personal and confidential. I laughed at the guy and said it can't be all the personal or confidential if he can't even ask for the CEO by name.
Got a call from this number this morning asking for me (but using my first name that I NEVER use) when asked what the call was about "None of your business" & then hung up. Tried to re-dial.....number not in service.