News Items tag as: Fraud

Vernon RCMP warn public to be on look out for counterfeit cash
May 18, 2022 - 11:09 AM

Vernon RCMP are warning the public about a rise in counterfeit cash in the area.
Police charge woman accused of stealing from Kelowna school PAC
November 04, 2021 - 10:19 AM

Andrea Marie Blanchard has been charged with defrauding the South Rutland Elementary School Parent Advisory Council of more than $5,000
Shuswap rental scam bilks people out of thousands of dollars
April 26, 2021 - 10:15 AM

RCMP are warning people looking for a home to rent in the Shuswap to be wary of scammers.
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.
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