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December 22, 2023 - 10:47 AM
Kamloops RCMP are warning the public about a scam where someone pretends to be part of a drug cartel.
In a week police have received two reports from people who got text messages from someone pretending to be a cartel member, according to an RCMP press release.
“The wording and circumstances surrounding the scam may differ slightly, but include the common claims of being part of the cartel, a demand for payment and threats of harm accompanied by images depicting graphic violence,” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, said in the release.
This is not the first time this type of scam has been circulating around Kamloops and police departments around the country have investigated similar scams in the past.
“Seeing such images can be very upsetting and those who receive them may feel extremely intimidated into complying with the demands that accompany these threats,” Cpl. Evelyn said. “It’s very important that you don’t send any money, block the number, and contact police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to discuss what you have received.”
Anyone in Kamloops who has been defrauded or suspects they may be the victim of a scam is asked to contact the local police detachment at 250-828-3000 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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