News Items tag as: Fraud

Kamloops RCMP warn of ransomware scam after resident bilked out of $18,000
November 20, 2018 - 11:21 AM

KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are warning the public yet again after a victim lost $18,000 to a ransomware computer scam.
More people victimized by CRA scam in North Okanagan
December 02, 2017 - 10:30 AM

VERNON – Police have issued yet another warning about an ongoing scam involving threatening calls from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency.
How not to get ripped off in an online rental scam
November 17, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – RCMP have issued a warning to those looking online to rent a home in the Central Okanagan.
Latest scams making the rounds involve a knock at your door: Central Okanagan RCMP
July 28, 2017 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - Police are issuing a warning about a rash of door-to-door scams in the Central Okanagan.
Scammer targets Kamloops immigrants
June 19, 2017 - 3:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - RCMP are warning locals about a scammer looking to take advantage of recent immigrants to Canada.
Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
May 26, 2017 - 2:41 PM

The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds.
RCMP issue warning about online rental scam in Summerland
February 17, 2017 - 11:01 AM

SUMMERLAND - RCMP are investigating a report of an online rental scam in Summerland.
Aggressive ransom email scam appears in Kelowna
February 10, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - An email scam that infects computers and demands payment before the user can regain access has appeared in the region.
Armstrong man wanted for fraud
January 12, 2017 - 2:11 PM

VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public's help to find an Armstrong man who is wanted for fraud.
Travelling fraudsters caught in Kelowna; five suspects in custody
November 18, 2016 - 1:58 PM

KELOWNA – A group of five fraud artists are under arrest after scamming businesses out thousands of dollars worth of goods.
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