News Items tag as: Fraud

B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns public of COVID-19 text scam
December 10, 2020 - 4:08 PM

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning the public about a COVID-19 text scam going around.
RCMP warn 'emergency' scam is back after Kelowna resident gets taken
October 16, 2020 - 11:03 AM

The RCMP is asking people be aware the so-called grandparent or emergency scam is once again making the rounds after a Kelowna resident was convinced their son was involved in a car crash and needed cash.
Kelowna RCMP warn of malware attacks targeting businesses
June 23, 2020 - 8:56 AM

Kelowna RCMP have issued a fraud alert following ransomware attacks on several local businesses.
Vernon resident scammed out of 'thousands of dollars' in phone scam: RCMP
March 13, 2020 - 3:43 PM

The RCMP is again warning people to be incredibly vigilant after a Vernon resident was scammed out of thousands of dollars from someone pretending to be from their bank investigating fraud.
Service Canada scam targeting immigrants shows up in the Okanagan
October 17, 2019 - 11:59 AM

If you get a call from Service Canada asking for Bitcoin and threatening deportation, hang up. It's a scam.
Loads of cash destined for Kelowna scam artist intercepted
June 21, 2019 - 1:48 PM

KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman was saved $40,000 by investigators with the RCMP's Federal Serious and Organized Crime section.
Kelowna fraudster pleads guilty to stealing $1.2 million from Alberta companies
February 28, 2019 - 7:00 PM

KELOWNA - A Kelowna woman who embezzled over a million dollars from Alberta companies pleaded guilty in a Calgary court this week.
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.
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